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PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 12, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest
Jeanne Medawar and Brad Hogreve
Jeanne Medawar and Brad Hogreve
People enjoyed listening and dancing to One Night Rodeo Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
People enjoyed listening and dancing to One Night Rodeo Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Sandy Frank, Chloe Delisle and Sandy Goldman
Sandy Frank, Chloe Delisle and Sandy Goldman
Kaleb, 2, Cody, 6, and Kyle, 2, King show off the toy trucks they brought Friday, August 12 to Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Kaleb, 2, Cody, 6, and Kyle, 2, King show off the toy trucks they brought Friday, August 12 to Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
A large crowd came out despite the heat to enjoy music by One Night Rodeo Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
A large crowd came out despite the heat to enjoy music by One Night Rodeo Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
The members of the flash mob performed during a break between sets Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
The members of the flash mob performed during a break between sets Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
There were over 20 people in the flash mob that performed on Friday night.
There were over 20 people in the flash mob that performed on Friday night.
Javier Osorio-Gonzalez dances with flash mob leader Dana Bakich Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Javier Osorio-Gonzalez dances with flash mob leader Dana Bakich Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
Toni Gley and Mark Harmon
Toni Gley and Mark Harmon
Kelsey Greuter, 2, enjoys resting in the grass.
Kelsey Greuter, 2, enjoys resting in the grass.
Susan LeBourgeois and Trey, Fran Kramed and JP, and Sue Tomasso and Frela of the Bradenton Puppy Raising Group for South East Guide Dogs pose together Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Susan LeBourgeois and Trey, Fran Kramed and JP, and Sue Tomasso and Frela of the Bradenton Puppy Raising Group for South East Guide Dogs pose together Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Charlene Milazzo, Helene Yaller and Helen Owen
Charlene Milazzo, Helene Yaller and Helen Owen
Michael O’Malley poses with his son, Martin, 3, and daughter Amy, 5, Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Michael O’Malley poses with his son, Martin, 3, and daughter Amy, 5, Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
One Night Rodeo performed at this Friday’s Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
One Night Rodeo performed at this Friday’s Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Aubrey Robbins, 5, poses with her red and blue Italian ice.
Aubrey Robbins, 5, poses with her red and blue Italian ice.
Allie Tomasso wore some fabulous turquoise boots to Friday Fest.
Allie Tomasso wore some fabulous turquoise boots to Friday Fest.
Javier Osorio-Gonzalez dances with Joya Sutton Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.
Javier Osorio-Gonzalez dances with Joya Sutton Friday, August 12 during Friday Fest at the Van Wezel.

 

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