The late Dave Kimbro, aka Rosco on the Radio, dances underneath the Krewe of Phoenix tent in 2016. This year's Lake St. John Blessing of the Flotilla is dedicated to his memory. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)

Dressed as a fairy, Amaya Groce, 4, smiles to her dad as she rides down an inflatable slide during the event. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The Krewe of Phoenix swept the competition winning best chili, people’s choice and best tent. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Courtney Thompson tries a cup of chili made by the Gillon Group team as part of the Natchez Rotary Club Chili Cook-off Saturday. Money raised in the event went to Natchez Children’s Services. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)