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PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 26, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Carnival
Nicholas Ortega, 4, spun the wheel for a prize.
Nicholas Ortega, 4, spun the wheel for a prize.
Four-year-old Cooper Henry raced his pony as fast as he could.
Four-year-old Cooper Henry raced his pony as fast as he could.
The Wildcats Cheerleaders captivated their audience.
The Wildcats Cheerleaders captivated their audience.
Denise and Cassidy McLellan enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Denise and Cassidy McLellan enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Neighbors Nicolette Woodruff and Emily Pierce made sure to use the cups they won at a booth.
Neighbors Nicolette Woodruff and Emily Pierce made sure to use the cups they won at a booth.
Nic Knispel, 7,
Nic Knispel, 7, "picked" a giant nose for a prize.
Alyssa Squitieri and Bridgette Bach enjoyed the day’s festivities.
Alyssa Squitieri and Bridgette Bach enjoyed the day’s festivities.
Lucas Viera, 7, tested his aim at the dunk tank.
Lucas Viera, 7, tested his aim at the dunk tank.
Fifth-grader Lauren Tyke said the water was warm.
Fifth-grader Lauren Tyke said the water was warm.
Abbie Dietz, Grace Baruffi and Anna Shelby Dees are in fourth grade.
Abbie Dietz, Grace Baruffi and Anna Shelby Dees are in fourth grade.
Guests enjoyed a hayride in the parking lot.
Guests enjoyed a hayride in the parking lot.
Jen Ducharme painted Hailey Hirter’s hair pink and purple.
Jen Ducharme painted Hailey Hirter’s hair pink and purple.
Tina O'Brien enjoyed the day with her daughters, Emma, left, and Meghan, right.
Tina O'Brien enjoyed the day with her daughters, Emma, left, and Meghan, right.
Mike and Wendy Miller came out with their daughter, Heaven.
Mike and Wendy Miller came out with their daughter, Heaven.
Lakewood Ranch High School Key Club member Ariana Rupan dished out shaved ice for snow cones.
Lakewood Ranch High School Key Club member Ariana Rupan dished out shaved ice for snow cones.
Izabella Watnem, 5, could not get enough of the slide.
Izabella Watnem, 5, could not get enough of the slide.
Jake Brown, 10, completed the obstacle course as quickly as possible.
Jake Brown, 10, completed the obstacle course as quickly as possible.

 

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