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PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 4:00 a.m. October 31, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light
Bailey Pickett and her son, Liam, wear matching costumes.
Bailey Pickett and her son, Liam, wear matching costumes.
Dominic Betancourt and his mother, Claudia, wear smiles on their painted faces.
Dominic Betancourt and his mother, Claudia, wear smiles on their painted faces.
Sebastian Blaszak and his father, Bruno, get into character.
Sebastian Blaszak and his father, Bruno, get into character.
Olivia Borchers and Amber Mangrum aren't too old to dress up.
Olivia Borchers and Amber Mangrum aren't too old to dress up.
Siblings Solenia, Taic and Alexander Caminero enjoy dressing up in costumes.
Siblings Solenia, Taic and Alexander Caminero enjoy dressing up in costumes.
Lindsey Canna crafts a sand creation.
Lindsey Canna crafts a sand creation.
Emma Cordova plays a round of horseshoes while her parents cheer from the sidelines.
Emma Cordova plays a round of horseshoes while her parents cheer from the sidelines.
Amy Dunham and her daughter, Claire, enjoy a cool night outside.
Amy Dunham and her daughter, Claire, enjoy a cool night outside.
Natalya Kohn is cautious about the animals in the petting zoo.
Natalya Kohn is cautious about the animals in the petting zoo.
Ezaisha Johnson sports a strawberry-themed outfit beside her mother, Desirea.
Ezaisha Johnson sports a strawberry-themed outfit beside her mother, Desirea.
Tavaris Lamb shows off his ninja side.
Tavaris Lamb shows off his ninja side.
Alaina Lang is excited to pet goats and other animals.
Alaina Lang is excited to pet goats and other animals.
Julie McCollum dresses as Ariel from
Julie McCollum dresses as Ariel from "The Little Mermaid."
Nyla Mendoza plays on the swing set with her candy in hand.
Nyla Mendoza plays on the swing set with her candy in hand.
Landon Ranck, or Buzz Lightyear, digs for coins in a sandbox.
Landon Ranck, or Buzz Lightyear, digs for coins in a sandbox.
Brothers Isaac and Christopher Rosile dress as animals they like.
Brothers Isaac and Christopher Rosile dress as animals they like.
Danica Schmucker is ready for games and candy.
Danica Schmucker is ready for games and candy.
Adriano Tulino and Devin Allan engage in a light saber battle.
Adriano Tulino and Devin Allan engage in a light saber battle.
Lillianna Belyea plays a princess.
Lillianna Belyea plays a princess.

 

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