Lasers light up Lehi Round-Up
Harley Allen, 7, of Lehi, runs about as he blasts away at other kids with his laser gun while avoiding being tagged himself during a game of laser tag Friday, June 23, 2017, at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Zach Krebs, 13, right, and Eliya Tigalo, 10, both of Lehi, run about as they blast away at each other at point-blank range during a game of laser tag Friday, June 23, 2017, at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Payton Meredith, 10, carefully aims his laser gun during a game of laser tag Friday, June 23, 2017, at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Crew Allen, 10, of Lehi, takes aim at other kids with his laser gun during a game of laser tag Friday, June 23, 2017, at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Remz Allen, 7, of Lehi, takes cover behind a tree as he looks for other kids to tag during a game of laser tag Friday, June 23, 2017, at Margaret Wines Park in Lehi. ISAAC HALE, Daily Herald
Phasers were set to “tag” as teenagers and younger children enjoyed an energetic game of laser tag Friday afternoon at Margaret Wines Park as part of Lehi’s week-long Round-Up celebration.
“We let as many people play as we can, and they get to just shoot each other and have a great time,” said Alex Burhoe, manager of Tactical Action Games.
“It’s always entertaining to watch. I love just watching the kids running around, getting really into it, and sprinting as hard as they can — it’s funny,” explained Burhoe with a smile.
Many of the festival’s events cater to young children, adults and families, and laser tag was introduced as part of an effort to give teenagers some events of their own.
“It’s our first time doing it,” said Melanie Hansen, events coordinator for Lehi city. “We were thinking of a way to get more activities for teenagers. It’s been great. They seem to be really enjoying themselves.”
Though laser tag gave teens a chance to let loose tagging one another, many other events have taken place since the festival’s start on Monday, and there’s more yet to come before its close on Saturday.
“Every day, pretty much all day, there’s different activities,” explained Hansen.
In addition to laser tag, Friday featured the Round-Up Market, bingo, a miniature parade and a rodeo, which takes place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Saturday will see a family-fun day, the grand parade and the finale of the rodeo.
“Lehi is such a family-centered community,” Hansen said. “It’s nice for people to come out, there’s free events, and it’s a good tradition. It’s important to make everyone feel involved, that this is their city and that they’re able to come out and enjoy each other’s company.”