Windsor Star reporters and photographers covered the city and county this weekend. Check out the gallery.
Downtown Windsor has been taken over by oversized characters. The Balloonapalooza festival was in full swing Sat. Aug. 17, 2013. Charlotte Hill, 1, of Harrow checks out a big fish. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Downtown Windsor has been taken over by oversized characters. The Balloonapalooza festival was in full swing Saturday, August 17, 2013. Here people enjoy a train ride on Ouellette Avenue. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Downtown Windsor has been taken over by oversized characters. The Balloonapalooza festival was in full swing Saturday, August 17, 2013. Jessica Law and her son TJ Law, 6, are dwarfed by a massive Elmo. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
This home at 325 Wellington Ave. in Windsor, shown Saturday, August 17, 2013, appears to have bullet holes in the siding. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
This home at 325 Wellington Ave. in Windsor, shown Saturday, August 17, 2013, appears to have bullet holes in the siding. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Nika Bezjak, left, of Slovenia, Laura Klein of Germany and Tao Wang of China race to the finish in the 800-metre Saturday August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Germany’s Laura Klein is hugged by teammates after taking the silver medal in the 800-metre race Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Nika Bezjak, of Slovenia won the 800-metre race Saturday August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Greek fans cheers Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. The city has earned praise and admiration from those attending the Games. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Volunteers take care of the behind-the-scenes work supporting a backdrop Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Dana Rosaasen (C) poses with her bronze medal and coaches Jamie Adjetey-Nelson and Jennifer O’Brien, Sat.urday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. She placed in the shot put event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
800-metre gold medallist Nika Bezjak of Slovenia, right, hugs silver medallist Laura Klein of Germany, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
A member of the honour guard holds a Canadian flag Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Dana Rosaasen poses with her bronze medal, Saturday August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor, Ont. She placed in the shot put event. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Daniel Hodare competes on the parallel bars,
Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Rojae Rowe wins the 100 metre race, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Kuan-Yi Lin of China dismounts off the parallel bars, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Rojae Rowe gets a congratulatory hug from his father Nigel Rowe and cousin Dahlia Branford, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor, Ont. Rowe took gold in the 100 metre final. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Daniel Hodare warms up on the parallel bars, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
William Bradley of Australia performs a floor routine, Saturday, August 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Rojae Rowe runs to gold in the 100-metre race, Sat. Aug. 17, 2013, at the International Children’s Games in Windsor, Ont. (DAN JANISSE/The Windsor Star)
Hundred of people gathered in front of the Windsor Armouries to watch the 3D-Project Moving Display presented on the front of the building Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Kids gasped, cheered and clapped at the artwork display of stickmen, sharks, fireworks, penguins and much more. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Giant lips were one of the many artworks on the front of the Windsor Armouries building on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2103 for the 3D-Project Moving Display. Hundreds of people of all ages showed up to see the art display of stickmen, sharks, fireworks, penguins and much more. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Windsor Armouries to watch the 3D-Project Moving Display presented on the front of the building Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Kids gasped, cheered and clapped at the artwork display of stickmen, sharks, fireworks, penguins and much more. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Windsor Armouries to watch the 3D-Project Moving Display presented on the front of the building Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Kids gasped, cheered and clapped at the artwork display of stickmen, sharks, fireworks, penguins and much more. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Instructor Rakesh Naidu talks to everyone gathered at Malden Park for the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. The Foundation’s service projects, programs on meditation, stress elimination and Sri Sri Yoga have benefited millions of people representing all walks of life, religions, cultures and traditions. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Megan Earl reaches for the sky at the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon at Malden Park, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners gathered in 11 different cities from coast to coast to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds for Care for Children. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Elizabeth Unger stretches out at the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon at Malden Park, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners gathered in 11 different cities from coast to coast to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds for Care for Children. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Instructor Pankaj Borgaonkar directs over 50 people at Malden Park on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, for the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon. Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners gathered in 11 different cities from coast to coast to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle, as well to raise funds for Care for Children. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Melodie Queenen (left) and Jen Burton-Liang participate in the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon at Malden Park, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners gathered in 11 different cities from coast to coast to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds for Care for Children. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Megan Earl participates in the Art of Living Foundation’s second annual Yogathon at Malden Park, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013. Yogis, health enthusiasts and beginners gathered in 11 different cities from coast to coast to create awareness about yoga and its role in a healthy lifestyle and to raise funds for Care for Children. (JOEL BOYCE / The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Local Egyptians hold a rally outside City Hall in downtown Windsor, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Shane Paradis gets the forced out on Detroit’s Ryan Radwan at second-base but is unable to turn a double play during the baseball gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
WIndsor-Essex coach, Kendyle Rizea, centre, coaches her team during a time-out in the girls basketball gold medal game in the International Children’s Games at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Team Windsor-Essex huddles up before the bottom of the 6th inning trailing by one run in the gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Ryan Caughlin strikes out in the late innings as Windsor-Essex fall to Detroit in the gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A cadet holds a tray of medals after Windsor-Essex fell to Detroit in the gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Detroit celebrates after defeating Windsor-Essex in the baseball gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A disappointed Windsor-Essex team waits to shake hands following their defeat to Detroit in the baseball gold medal game of the International Children’s Games at Cullen Field in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Olivia Starling, left, from Windsor/Essex, drives past South Korea’s Kim Min Jung, during the girls basketball gold medal game in the International Children’s Games at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Windsor-Essex’s Brielle Loeback, right, drives to the hoop against Seoul, South Korea during the girls basketball gold medal game in the International Children’s Games at the St. Denis Centre in Windsor, Ont., Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Scott Boorn, from Zoo to You, displays a baby alligator to families gathered at the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at St. Clair College, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Young kids get to touch an American Alligator held by Scott Boorn, from Zoo to You, at the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at St. Clair College, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Athletes from around the world walk in the athletes parade before the closing of the International Children’s Games, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Athletes from around the world walk in the athletes parade before the closing of the International Children’s Games, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Athletes from around the world walk in the athletes parade before the closing of the International Children’s Games, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Athletes from around the world walk in the athletes parade before the closing of the International Children’s Games, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Jeff Watkin and the Tecumseh Thunder won the Canadian Junior Baseball Championships Sunday with a 13-3 win over B.C., in Dartmouth, N.S. (DAX MELMER/Windsor Star files)
Young kids reach out to touch a Red Tail Boa held by Scott Boorn, from Zoo to You, at the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at St. Clair College, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Young kids reach out to touch a Red Tail Boa held by Scott Boorn, from Zoo to You, at the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at St. Clair College, Sunday, August 18, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Paws has fun with the fans during a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tigers fans celebrate after Miguel Cabrera hit a walk-off home-run to beat the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A merry-go-round lights up at dusk during a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Buses from Nemo’s Bar in Corktown wait to shuttle fans to a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tiger’s fans pack into Nemo’s Bar in Corktown wait to shuttle fans to a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tiger’s fans party on the roof of Cheli’s Chili Bar before a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tiger’s fans dance to some tunes at Cheli’s Chili Bar before a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A sellout crowd pack into Comerica Park for a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A young Tiger’s fan cheers on the Detroit Tigers as they host the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A purple sky peeks through the gates of Comerica Park during a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A sellout crowd rises to their feet to watch Miguel Cabrera bat in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied 5-5 between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. Cabrera hit a walk-off home run to win the game. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Fans cheer on the Detroit Tigers as they take on the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Fans watch as Tiger’s manager, Jim Leyland, is thrown out of the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera waits to bat during a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A sellout crowd takes in a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
A Tiger’s fan takes a picture of the field during a night game between the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tiger fans hang out on the roof of Cheli’s Chili Bar in downtown Detroit during a night game Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Tigers fans applaud Miguel Cabrera after he hit a walk-off home run to defeat the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park, Saturday, August 17, 2013. (DAX MELMER/The Windsor Star)
Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis, International Children’s Games president Torsten Rasch and Jodie Harrison, Mayor of Lake Macquarie, Australia, the next city to host the games, blow out the flame during the closing ceremonies on August 18, 2013. (Joel Boyce/The Windsor Star)
