PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash

Hundreds of families turned out for the event.

Brynn Heyman guzzles water at the East County Observer booth.

Hannah Fimple decorates a backpack.

Jaxon Griffin, 4, emerges from the water after being dunked.

Sophie Rivers, 2, goes down an inflatable slide.

Maggie, Phylis and Carolyne Fincher find a shady spot.

Megan, Gavin and Caleb Reese enjoy the day.

Sisters Grace, Carlie and Hailey Huber live in Lakewood Ranch.

Volunteer Linda Harrell sprays children with water.

Xavier Ortiz and Lemuel Sanchez, both 8, are cousins.

Terri Young hangs out with her granddaughter, Charlotte Young, 10 months.

Leyna Anderson and Jessica Mooney attend Bashaw Elementary.

Oliver Barr, 2, came out with his mom, Gene Witt Elementary teacher Kellie Bates.

Jaelyn Dismuke, 3, waits for her mom, Joanna Carrier, to get in the water.

Annalise Miller attends Willis Elementary with her friend Broden Beorlegui.

 Sean and Brenden Gast splash around with Matt and Jack Brock.

Taylor, Sarah and Kaitlyn Berk hang out in the shade.

Tyler and Kim Alliotts just moved from California.