Revelers descend on a giant lake of mud Wednesday, July 11, at the 25th annual "Mud Day" event in Westland, Michigan.
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Revelers descend on a giant lake of mud Wednesday, July 11, at the 25th annual "Mud Day" event in Westland, Michigan.
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The event features a 75-by-150 foot pit filled with 20,000 gallons of water and 200 tons of topsoil. It draws about a thousand children each year.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
The event features a 75-by-150 foot pit filled with 20,000 gallons of water and 200 tons of topsoil. It draws about a thousand children each year.
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Aicha Khalaf, 13, is covered in mud.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Aicha Khalaf, 13, is covered in mud.
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Kellan Clegg, 9, of Livonia, Michigan, lies face up in the lake of mud.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Kellan Clegg, 9, of Livonia, Michigan, lies face up in the lake of mud.
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Ben Rojewski, 11, peels himself out of the thick mud Wednesday while playing at the event.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Ben Rojewski, 11, peels himself out of the thick mud Wednesday while playing at the event.
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Claire Gehringer, 8, of Brownstown, Michigan, displays a proud clean smile.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Claire Gehringer, 8, of Brownstown, Michigan, displays a proud clean smile.
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Sarah Rojewski, 13, piles mud onto her brother Ben.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Sarah Rojewski, 13, piles mud onto her brother Ben.
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Elly Kuzma, 10, of Woodhaven, Michigan, is covered in mud that starts to dry in the sun.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
Elly Kuzma, 10, of Woodhaven, Michigan, is covered in mud that starts to dry in the sun.
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A fire house provides water so children can wash off the mud.
'Mud Day' in Michigan —
A fire house provides water so children can wash off the mud.
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