At left, Mark Cole throws his hands in the air, …

Photo by Katie Rickman | published: June 12, 2014

At left, Mark Cole throws his hands in the air, as Cody Rivera attempts to defy gravity while on a ride at the 41st annual St. Nicholas Church Festival on Wednesday evening. The two 10-year-olds, both of Youngstown, were among those who came out for the festival’s opening day, despite the threat of rain.