A crowd of participants awaits the start of the costume parade, which was one of the many events held during Atomicon Saturday at Mesa Public Library. The fourth annual Atomicon featured comics, costumes, crafts, games and a wide range of activities for all ages. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Jane Hite strikes a pose during the costume parade, which was part of the Atomicon festivities Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Youth Librarian Melissa Mackey goes vogue during the costume parade, which was part of the Atomicon event held Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kyle Mealy, dressed as Golden Freddy, takes part in Atomicon’s costume parade Saturday. Mealy, who made his costume over the course of two months, was recognized for his efforts by winning one of the prizes given in the costume contest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A costume parade participant shows off their costume and aerobatic moves during Saturday’s Atomicon event at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Costume parade participants strike a pose on the red carpet during Atomicon’s costume parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A group of people including Senior Librarian Eva Jacobson, left, listens to a Lego competition contestant explain her creation Saturday at Mesa Public Library. The Lego game was one of many events held during Atomicon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Cece Galsey shows off her Jack from the Amazing Digital Circus costume during Saturday’s Atomicon event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Kenzie Baine aka Ganglee from the Amazing Digital Circus takes part in Atomicon Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Baine said she took items from her own closet, glued on some ribbons and purchased the mask to create her costume. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Artist Paul Ziomek sketches caricatures of Bernice Jones, left, and her daughter, Elissa during Atomicon Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Senior Librarian in Technical Services Veronica Encinas, left, and Library Specialist in Youth Services Claudia Chacon, get in on the fun at Atomicon with their own costumes. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com 

Library Specialist in Youth Services Claudia Chacon walks a young Atomicon participant through how to play one of several games offered during Saturday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A scene from the vendor fair held Saturday at Fuller Lodge. The vendor fair was a part of the Atomicon festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

A scene from Atomicon held Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com