When the weapon of choice is water, a little rain isn’t going to stand in any young water fighter's way! Saturday morning, immediately following the children's walking parade, youngsters gathered at the Lincoln Park District to do battle with the city of Lincoln firefighters.

Pictures by Nila Smith

The battle begins with a frontal assault from the balloon troops.

While the firefighters had more water power, the balloon troopers had more manpower!

Fire Chief Kent Hulett seems to forget his mission as he is pelted by two youngsters well-armed with balloons. Also note the little fellow preparing to make a "rear assault."

For a firefighter, standing at the nozzle end of the hose is often an exhausting, and sad job as he fights to save an area home or business, but today it's all fun and smiles for those who serve our city.

The balloon troops back off and regroup as they realize they are starting to run low on ammo.

The firefighters have been pushed back behind their own lines and decide it is time to bring out the "big guns."

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Chief Hulett becomes the victim of "friendly fire."

The chief is literally left dripping wet. Also note the green bomber balloon remnants on his shoulder. At least one of the balloon troops hit the mark!

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