Mud Day in Michigan

Jul 11, 2017

Mud Day in Michigan

Quinn Kelley 0 Comment Nation Michigan, mud, Mud Day, Westland

Children participated in the annual Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park on Tuesday in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75 foot by 150 foot giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen.

: Mackenna Kofahl, 12, of Redford looks up after being crowned Mud Day Queen as part of Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Mackenna Kofahl (L), 12 of Redford and Brian Wilson 10, of Redforn, Michigan smile after being crowned Mud Day Queen and King as part of Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Brian Wilson, 10 of Redford smiles after being crowned Mud Day King at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Children race in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Children play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Brendan Weening of Ypsilanti, Michigan plays in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids play in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Brendan Weening of Ypsilanti, Michigan plays in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kalie Weening of Ypsilanti, Michigan plays in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Children are hosed down by the Western Wayne Hazmat Team after playing in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: People are hosed down by the Western Wayne Hazmat Team after playing in the pit at Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: A.J. Glander of Westland, Michigan waits for the Mud Day King judging during Wayne County’s annual Mud Day at Nankin Mills Park on July 11, 2017 in Westland, Michigan. The mud pit contains 200 tons (181 metric tons) of top soil and 20,000 gallons (75,708 liters) of water. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP/Getty Images)

: Kids participate in races during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75 foot by 150 foot giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Kids wash off after playing in the mud during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Haylie Sapp, 10, has her face wiped during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Kids play in the mud during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Kids participate in races during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Brian Wilson, 10, is crowned 2017 King of Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Brian Wilson, 10, adds grass to his mud covered body during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Kids pose for a photo during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Mackenna Kofahl, 12, removes her goggles after being crowned 2017 Queen of Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Kids play in the mud during Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75′ x 150′ giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

: Mackenna Kofahl, 10, left, and Brian Wilson, 10, poses after being named 2017 Queen and King of the annual Mud Day at the Nankin Mills Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Westland, Mich. The annual day sponsored by the Wayne County Parks takes place in a 75 foot by 150 foot giant mud pit that gives children the opportunity to get down and dirty at one of the messiest playgrounds Southeast Michigan has ever seen. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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