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PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 24, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest
Kelly Sobrito gives candy to Craig Goldstein and his and firefighter son, Gabe.
Kelly Sobrito gives candy to Craig Goldstein and his and firefighter son, Gabe.
Blane Turpin plays Frankenstein.
Blane Turpin plays Frankenstein.
The haunted house's scary DJ, Johnny Turpin, gets a reaction from children.
The haunted house's scary DJ, Johnny Turpin, gets a reaction from children.
Alex Custons made her jellyfish costume herself.
Alex Custons made her jellyfish costume herself.
Melissa Neal plays a scary bride inside the haunted house.
Melissa Neal plays a scary bride inside the haunted house.
Jennifer Schillinger jokes around for a photo opportunity.
Jennifer Schillinger jokes around for a photo opportunity.
Lucas Schultes picks out candy.
Lucas Schultes picks out candy.
Stanka Petrovich dresses up with Marija, Mila, Jovan and Kristina Djurich.
Stanka Petrovich dresses up with Marija, Mila, Jovan and Kristina Djurich.
Michelle and Eric Wise with their furry friend — Rex.
Michelle and Eric Wise with their furry friend — Rex.
Eight-year-old Dakota Holler shows off her elderly side.
Eight-year-old Dakota Holler shows off her elderly side.
The Barrales family — Begonia, Miguel, Evith, Santiago and Ximena.
The Barrales family — Begonia, Miguel, Evith, Santiago and Ximena.
Caleb Roach plays Spiderman.
Caleb Roach plays Spiderman.
Ryan Rudrud plays with her method of transportation — a broom.
Ryan Rudrud plays with her method of transportation — a broom.
Autumn Markey, Alana Kutt and Laura Markey dress for the occasion.
Autumn Markey, Alana Kutt and Laura Markey dress for the occasion.
Isabella Souksengphet and her mother, Irish, enjoy trick-or-treat time.
Isabella Souksengphet and her mother, Irish, enjoy trick-or-treat time.
Eli Quiros shows off his super strength.
Eli Quiros shows off his super strength.
The Mirnyi family — Melanie, Betra, Ksenia, Demid and Trophym — dress as Indian Americans.
The Mirnyi family — Melanie, Betra, Ksenia, Demid and Trophym — dress as Indian Americans.
Jaya German dresses as
Jaya German dresses as "Elsa," beside her mother, Charlene.
Ella Fuschetto is pretty in pink.
Ella Fuschetto is pretty in pink.

 

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