Page 12 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 Miss Massachusetts Kiersten Khoury opened the ceremony. Saugus resident Deborah Barrett-Cutulle worked on “A Butterfl y’s Playground.” The crowd watched California resident Morgan Rudluff work on “Say More.” Revere Beach Partnership President Kristen Karshis celebrated the festival’s 20th anniversary Standing beside the sculpture “A Butterfly’s Playground” — by Saugus sculptor Deb Barrett-Cutulle — Randy Hill, with his daughter Ava, 2, said they’re proud to have local representation. Ward 2 Councillor Ira Novoselsky checked out the sculptures. Talia Cutulle performed the national anthem. Revere Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna (at right) and Malden resident Laurie Shannon remembered the roller coaster at America’s First Public Beach. Vendor Steve Migliaccio sold Pikachu. Elena Martinez, who works at Malden City Hall, and Daniela DiNoia are shown standing by Japanese resident Matsu Yoshi’s sculpture “Pray.” Braintree residents Suzanne Wu (in front) and Jiangyun Sheng played Connect 4. East Boston residents Ellie, 22 months, Kelly and Renaud Plantey said their favorite sculpture is “Space Child.” Hungary resident Hanga Hromko, 8, played cornhole. Wilmington residents Milo Sullivan, 7, Katie Morisco and Richard Marisco by the slush machine
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