Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition

19-year-old Grant Honaker warmed up during the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Skateboarders prepared for one of the heats during the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Skateboarders were ready for the start of the best trick division of the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Patrick Brown warmed up for the best trick competition during the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Spectators watched the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

19-year-old Tyler Murphy competed in the beginners division of the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Music was played in the background as skateboarders watched the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

12-year-old Alex Godoy competed in the beginners division of the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Skateboarders watched the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

People danced to the music of Cinema Sleep as part of the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

Sean Farmer, Lex., danced to the music of Cinema Sleep as part of the Cosmic Invasion Skateboard Competition held in Woodland Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 21, 2013. There were three classes; beginner, intermediate, and advanced. The advanced winner won a $500 cash prize while the winners from the beginner and intermediate class won prize packs. In addition to skating competitions, there was live music, food, and vendors. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff Herald-Leader

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