Taravat Rahmati was doing great in the hula hoop competition and even came away with a prize.

It was a cake big enough to feed an army. Anna Chabada (from left), Kristy Lowest and Gail Roxburgh were busy handing out cake to everyone who wanted a piece.

Cindy Allen, marketing director, and Rick Amantea, director, have reasons to be proud. The event was a big success.

Jessie Girling (from left) Hilary Blok and Julia McGuinty are from the NS Academy of Dance. They performed live onstage with their fellow dancers.

Emcee Gary Mussatto, who also runs the Gator Pit in the mall, was on stage to help out with the hula hoop competition.

Briana (from left), mom Misti and Alana Mussatto (right) were on hand to watch all the action.

You should see the tricks these yo-yo masters can perform. From back left: Bob Bowden, Nigel Wakita, John Paton, Jason Paton and Andrew Black.

Liane Brickell (left) and Sarah Maledy (right) came out to see what was going on along with Sarah's mom, Meg (centre).

These mall maintenance and security men play a key role in the overall operations. From left: Rob Croan, Vikas Kapoor, Ian Papa and Justin Amantea.

Tabitha Montagano (right) and her grandma Joe Abel enjoyed watching all the stage shows.

Ashleigh Murphy (left) and Ashley Anders are great friends and spending time together at the mall is all part of the fun.

The large chess board and its players have moved around a lot over the last few years, but thanks to people like Dr. Mo (left) and Gavin Steininger, it will always be remembered as a part of the action.