As the Lincoln Park District kicked off their weekend of Fourth of July events, the annual water fight with the Lincoln Fire Department came immediately after the Old-Fashioned Children's Parade. This year Lincoln's new police chief, Ken Greenslate, got involved, and we are sorry to report, but the new chief is "all wet."

Pictures by Nila Smith

With everyone well armed, the Balloon Brigade is ready to begin the battle.

A firefighter suits up, hoping to stay dry, but it isn't likely.

Let the battle begin!

The kids take advantage of technical difficulties to pelt Lincoln Police Chief Ken Greenslate.

"Run for your life! He got the water turned on!"

It's payback time as the kids get a soaking from the chief!

With two hoses running this year, the kids struggle to get close enough for an assault on the firefighters.

This little gal steps into the line of fire for the sheer joy of getting wet.

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