Outside sand sculptures require several important considerations. Is the sand good for sculpting? Will it withstand the weather? How will evening security be handled? And, if it is a large sculpture, is special equipment, such as pumps or cranes, necessary and are permits required? Environmental impact, when applicable, and road congestion and crowd control have to be considered as well. Here are a handful of outdoor sculptures ranging from relatively small to the size of two football fields.

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