Join Salt River Tubing for its Fifth Annual Superheroes Splash Down 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26.

Free bandannas will be distributed to superheroes while supplies last, according to a release.

The cost for the all-day Superheroes Splash Down on the Salt River is $19 plus tax per person, which includes tube rental, shuttle bus service and free parking at Salt River Tubing. Salt River Tubing is in northeast Mesa, seven minutes from Loop 202 Exit 23A on North Power Road in Tonto National Forest.

Costumes are optional for floaters; however, Salt River Tubing will be awarding complimentary tube rental passes for the best superhero tuber costumes. Passes are valid on return visit to Salt River Tubing. Photo opportunities will be plentiful as you glimpse Spiderman, Superman, Batman and other superheroes. Salt River Tubing will be also celebrating front-line heroes — policemen, firemen, doctors and nurses.

“The Superheroes Splash Down experience is always a colossal success,” Henri Breault, president and CEO of Salt River Tubing, said in the release. “Tubers love transforming themselves into their favorite superhero and riding the rocking rapids on Salt River.”

In accordance with new guidance from the CDC, local and state recommendations, guests who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face mask at the SRTR tube terminal, shuttle buses or shuttle bus loading zones on the river. Consistent with CDC guidance, SRTR will continue to recommend face masks for unvaccinated guests. Additionally, safe distancing will no longer be required, the release states.

The U.S. Forest Service’s national program, “More Kids/Teens in the Woods,” was designed to encourage efforts to get kids and teens outdoors and exploring ways to connect youth and nature. Salt River Tubing’s Super Heroes Splash Down event is aligned with the Forest Service’s commitment in meeting the challenge of reduced youth involvement in outdoor activities. The superheroes-themed event has been designed to capture the attention of teenage youth and encourage them to enjoy the “great outdoors” on the Lower Salt River in Tonto National Forest, the release states.

Salt River Tubing is open daily 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Salt River Tubing accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards and cash. Credit card and cash transactions require a valid driver’s license for tube rental deposit and credit card identification. Go to saltrivertubing.com for more details regarding credit card transactions.

Children must be at least 8 or older and 4 feet tall for tubing and shuttle bus service. Life vests should be worn by children, non-swimmers and inexperienced swimmers. Glass containers are not allowed in the Lower Salt River Recreational Area. Ice chests/coolers will be checked for glass containers. Bring plastic or can beverage containers.

“Have a great time while visiting the Lower Salt River. Responsibly appoint a designated driver before your tubing adventure. Drugs, alcohol and the Salt River do not mix — just don’t do it,” the release states.

Salt River Tubing operates under permit of the U.S. Forest Service and is in Tonto National Forest