Local youths square up against members of the Catasauqua and North Catasauqua police departments and Catasauqua Fire Police for the second annual Battle of the Balloons event, held Aug. 13 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.

PRESS PHOTOS BY CHRIS HARING Participants arm themselves with water balloons.

Pen Argyl Area School District teacher Shan Smerdon, far right, explains the rules to participating children.

Deejay Dan Wade, with D.H. Productions, provides music and entertainment for the event.

Tiffany, Brenda and Kerry, with Catasauqua High School Drama Club, offer a bean bag toss game, with a selection of prizes for lucky winners.

Carol Williams sells freshly baked goods, including cookies, brownies and other sweets. Proceeds benefited the Friends of Catasauqua Parks group.

Donna Williams and Lori Borda sell tickets to a basket raffle, which featured a selection of prizes donated by local residents.

Local youths grab water balloons in preparation for the second annual Battle of the Balloons event, held Aug. 13 at Catasauqua Park and Playground, 501 American St.