The sun was shining and people were smiling during Saturday’s annual WillardFest event, designed to celebrate the Willard Beach neighborhood in South Portland. From live music to snow cones, there was plenty for attendees to enjoy.

Brothers, Jack, left, and Nick Jones, learn a few martial arts defensive techniques from Adam Riggio of the Riverview Foundation during Saturday’s WillardFest in South Portland. The annual festival attracts hundreds to the celebration of the city’s Willard neighborhood. For more photos, see page 22. Staff photo by Kate Irish CollinsNella Degiorgi, accompanied by her parents, rode her tricycle to take part in WillardFest Saturday.Phaedra Bond, a certified dog trainer, gets a high-five from her dog, Baltoboy, during WillardFest. Both were volunteering at the event.Sharing a song and dance number at WillardFest on Saturday were, from left, Kani Gutter, 8, Garcia Leavitt, 7, and Amanda Parkhurst.Cole Swanson, 5, attempts to build a bridge with magnets at the Mad Science of Maine booth Harper Whelan, right, and her brother, Oliver, enjoy snow cones.Ava Benn, 6, gets a facelift from Eliza Erickson during Saturday’s WillardFest in South Portland.Neighbors turned out to enjoy the annual WillardFest event Saturday. The block party celebrates the Willard Beach neighborhood in South Portland.Staff photos by Kate Irish Collins