Though the skies often looked iffy, this year’s Rock the Bridge, held this past Saturday under the Nelson Street Bridge, did not see a drop of rain, which was cause for much celebrating. AT LEFT, people gather to dine on the fare provided by food trucks while listening to live music under the bridge. BELOW RIGHT, Chris Hughes and his mother Cindy Hughes prepare a mixture of canned soda and syrup flavoring called Fizdom. BELOW LEFT, Melissa Wooding, owner of Let Them Eat Cake (in yellow) and her sister Nikki Wooding sell sweet treats during the event. BOTTOM RIGHT, the crowd reacts enthusiastically to the music of Hoppie Vaughan & the Ministers of Soul of Roanoke. (Joann Ware photos)