2013 Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival

Montreal’s Jonathan Bouchard took first place at this year’s annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival, with his octopus creation entitled, “Let Me Spread Ink.’’ Bouchard won $5,000 for his entry.

A closer look at the intricate detail from Bouchard’s winner.

Dan Belcher won second place and a $4,000 prize for his entry, “Breaking Out.’’ Belcher hails from St. Louis.

Benjamin Probanza, from Acapulco, Mexico, was a third-place winner with “Escuchando La Vida Y La Muerte (Listening to Life and Death).’’

The other side of Probanza’s sculpture presented a mirror image of the front. The sculptor took home $3,000 for his effort.

Holland’s Edith van de Wetering won fourth place and $2,000 with his structure entitled, “My Own Quiet Place.’’

Walter McDonald, from South Padre Island, Fla., was the people’s choice winner with “Step Up,’’ a majestic take on the traditional sand castle.

Groveland’s Justin Gordon entered the competition with “The Watering Hole.”

“Phoenix Rising’’ by Steve Topazio, from Tiverton, R.I.

“Into the Fold,’’ by Marianne Guinto, who hails from Key West, Fla.

“Imprinted,’’ by Sue McGrew, from Tacoma, Wash.

“The Wasteland,’’ by Chris Guinto from Key West, Fla.

Holland’s Wilfred Stijer entered with “Moving In.’’

Rusty Croft, from Carmel, Calif., sculpted a tranquil scene with “Peace of Mind.’’

The depiction of an ear adorned the rear side of Croft’s sculpture.

“Boston Strong’’ was the central theme at the 10th Annual Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival.

Boston Marathon first responders were honored in the central structure….

…as were notable heroes such as Carlos Arredondo (left).

Boston Marathon runners appeared to be fighting against a serpent in the central sculpture.

The early stages of Probanza’s entry.

Dan Doubleday, from Treasure Island, Fla., seems doubled over himself with his creation.

The early stages of

Groveland braved the 100-degree heat on Friday to work on his entry.

Topazio crafted his entry on Friday.

Belcher crafted a man’s chest from his sand sculpture.

A sculptor stared into the eyes of her entry as she worked in the heat at Revere Beach.

Bouchard used a straw to clear debris as he worked on his entry.

Guinto appeared to have a nose for her vision.

A sculptor peered through an arch in his sand castle.

Stijer worked in the searing sun with the aid of an umbrella to keep the rays at a minumum.

Awards were handed out on Saturday. A fireworks display that was slated to take place Saturday evening was postponed until Sunday night.

The 2013 festival, the 10th annual, was Revere Beach’s largest to date.