Annual festival proves Valpo runs on 'popcorn power'

Valparaiso’s Popcorn Fest parade brings visibility, connections

Participants in Saturday’s Popcorn Festival parade in downtown Valparaiso agreed the miles of marching were worth it. So did the attendees. “It’s just packed with people,” Mayor Jon Costas said, after witnessing the crowd along the parade route from atop a float. “It’s like a Midwest Mardi Gras,” Center Township Trustee Jesse Harper said. Elyse Bagnall, left, takes a picture of Anna Bagnall and Holly King during the 46th annual Popcorn Festival …

Annual festival proves Valpo runs on 'popcorn power'

Valpo's annual Popcorn Fest was themed around "Popcorn Power" and old superhero comics.