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Residents flocked to the Alpine Days Carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.at the Alpine Days Carnival held at Creekside Park, August 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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A resident rides a slide at the Alpine Days carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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Riders sit on the Ferris wheel at the Alpine Days carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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Riders swing on the Vertigo ride at the Alpine Days carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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Riders on the Fire Ball make a loop against a mountain backdrop at the Alpine Days carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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Riders brave the Seven Seas ride at the Alpine Days carnival held at Creekside Park on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Ashtyn Asay, Daily Herald

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The 2022 Alpine Days celebration dazzled with a carnival, rodeo, parade and more as residents celebrated their city and its heritage.

The first Alpine Days, originally known as “Ward Day,” took place in 1947 and consisted of a bazaar, food, games, entertainment and a miniature parade. Proceeds from Ward Day were used to purchase new shingles for the local rock church.

“World War II had recently ended; commodities still scarce, but there was need and the town came together,” reads the Alpine Days website.”An invitation to Ward Day, a Homecoming, was sent to former residents and friends. Successful it was, and so it continued for 28 years, sponsored by the church to fund church projects and programs.”

Now, Alpine Days boasts many more modern events, but the mission of the citywide celebration remains the same — to bring residents together.

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