The colored powder throwing has proved a popular feature of the event, said Karin Madsen, the Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District’s community events supervisor.

People carry an injured victim from an accidental explosion during a music concert at the Formosa Water Park in New Taipei City, Taiwan on June 27, 2015. Some victims had burns to more than 40 ...

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of people in South Asia celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, on Friday by smearing each other with brightly colored powder, dancing to festive music and ...

Then, as music blared in the background, the sky over the square became full of color. Everybody seemed to be dancing, while covering themselves and everyone else in powder.

Colored powder that gets thrown around during these races is actually cornstarch colored with FDA-approved food dye, according to the Color Run website. It states: ...

Step into a color run and you will see a blast of bright powder floating in the air, covering the participants. It’s an experience Jeri Lauay can’t wait for.