Big George and a larger-than-life chili pepper schmoozed with administrators, recent graduates and their friends and families at Saturday night’s Monumental Celebration at Union Station.

Other attractions included a tarot card reader, Professor Zero, a balloon artist, a man carrying a dog puppet and a booth where attendees could get temporary tattoos.

While some attending the celebration were busy checking out all the attractions in the main room, others tirelessly danced to the music of the band Odyssey in a side room.

Another element of the event which drew rave reviews from many of the attendees were the extensive dessert and hors d’oeuvres spread.

-Theresa Crapanzano