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PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 29, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest
Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
Dylan and Kelly Hutchins came out to Boo Fest for the third year.
Dylan and Kelly Hutchins came out to Boo Fest for the third year.
Sarah Lange, 2, enjoyed coloring.
Sarah Lange, 2, enjoyed coloring.
The Mirnaya family all sported costumes. Clockwise from center front are Demid, Petra, Ksu and Melanie.
The Mirnaya family all sported costumes. Clockwise from center front are Demid, Petra, Ksu and Melanie.
Joeline Goldstein, 12, checks out the butterfly wing Akiki Campbell painted on her face.
Joeline Goldstein, 12, checks out the butterfly wing Akiki Campbell painted on her face.
Peyton Granata feasted on candy shortly after his arrival at Boo Fest.
Peyton Granata feasted on candy shortly after his arrival at Boo Fest.
Twin sisters Gracie and Hailey Marston came as Siamese twins.
Twin sisters Gracie and Hailey Marston came as Siamese twins.
Nick Barion, dressed as a sandwich, walked around with friend, Nicole Nolfi.
Nick Barion, dressed as a sandwich, walked around with friend, Nicole Nolfi.
Tyler Katchen fearlessly stuck his hand into a box containing fake guts and other scary-feeling items.
Tyler Katchen fearlessly stuck his hand into a box containing fake guts and other scary-feeling items.
Julia Ryerson, 5, got some help with her costume from her mom.
Julia Ryerson, 5, got some help with her costume from her mom.
reagan Hockett andLillian Sharpenter are both 13 months old.
reagan Hockett andLillian Sharpenter are both 13 months old.
Fiona Wilkins and her dad, Kipp, shared a costume.
Fiona Wilkins and her dad, Kipp, shared a costume.
Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Addy Sales, Dana Holley, Evalyn Holley, Jenna Runstron, Ethan Holley, Faith Sales and Hudson Holley.
Pictured clockwise from bottom left are: Addy Sales, Dana Holley, Evalyn Holley, Jenna Runstron, Ethan Holley, Faith Sales and Hudson Holley.
Jessica, Marissa and Amanda Boccarossa enjoyed the evening.
Jessica, Marissa and Amanda Boccarossa enjoyed the evening.
Gary Reinstrom of the Jacobite Pipeband performed for guests.
Gary Reinstrom of the Jacobite Pipeband performed for guests.
Paddi Juliano sepnt the evening with her daughter, Bella, and the rest of her family.
Paddi Juliano sepnt the evening with her daughter, Bella, and the rest of her family.

 

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