Baseball, art and music kicked off the weekend Friday in Hays as the Larks celebrated First Responders and the Hays Arts Council hosted their Summer Art Walk.

Take a look at some of the festivities below.

<p>Baseball, art and music kicked off the weekend Friday in Hays as the Larks celebrated First Responders and the Hays Arts Council hosted their Summer Art Walk.</p><p>Take a look at some of the festivities below.</p><figure>
                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577360330.jpeg" alt="Hays Arts Center. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Arts Center. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577377575.jpeg" alt="Union Pacific Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Union Pacific Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577388560.jpeg" alt="Anthony and the Animals. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Anthony and the Animals. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577401269.jpeg" alt="Hays Community Theatre. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Community Theatre. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577414884.jpeg" alt="Hays Community Theatre. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Community Theatre. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577425853.jpeg" alt="Art Car. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Art Car. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577437865.jpeg" alt="Custom Creations. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Custom Creations. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577450720.jpeg" alt="Hays Public Libary. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Public Libary. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577461155.jpeg" alt="Hays Arts Center Annex.&nbsp;Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Arts Center Annex.&nbsp;Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577477440.jpeg" alt="Hays Arts Center. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Hays Arts Center. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577490505.jpeg" alt="Larks Park. Prior to Friday's game, Area first responders were recognized. Cprl. Brandon Bell (above) and Sgt. Jason Boncyznski, (below center) were specifically named for their recent life-saving efforts.&nbsp;Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Larks Park. Prior to Friday's game, Area first responders were recognized. Cprl. Brandon Bell (above) and Sgt. Jason Boncyznski, (below center) were specifically named for their recent life-saving efforts.&nbsp;Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577500260.jpeg" alt="Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577522284.jpeg" alt="Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577540554.jpeg" alt="Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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                        <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/6/1655577554574.jpeg" alt="Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post" />
                        <figcaption>Larks Park. Photo by James Bell/Hays Post</figcaption>
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📷 Area residents turn out for weekend events