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Thousands line Lakewood Main Street for Boo Fest

Another large crowd came for the annual Halloween celebration hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.


  • By Berkley Mason
  • | 12:40 p.m. October 28, 2017
  • East County
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Even Banana wore a costume.

When Lakewood Ranch's David Brecka brought his daughter, Sarah, to Boo Fest Oct 27 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, he wasn't about to leave his dog, Banana, at home.

David Brecka dressed up as Bowser from Super Mario World and Sarah was Minnie Mouse. Banana's costume was Koopas, the turtle from the Super Mario series.

It was all just part of a fun night.

"It is one of the better family friendly events in Lakewood Ranch," Brecker said.

Thousands of people lined Lakewood Main for Boo Fest, the annual event hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities.

Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
Lakewood Ranch's Jenn Fairchild, Tristan Fairchild and Tiffany Schlater take a break during Boo Fest.
Lakewood Ranch's Makayla Miles and Blake Zeitler show off their Halloween costumes.
Lakewood Ranch's Makayla Miles and Blake Zeitler show off their Halloween costumes.
Lakewood Ranch's Colton Rossi and Brady Moore play Flash and Mario.
Lakewood Ranch's Colton Rossi and Brady Moore play Flash and Mario.
Parrish's Levi Hayworth and East County's Ben Inverso warm up on the drums before heading to Boo Fest.
Parrish's Levi Hayworth and East County's Ben Inverso warm up on the drums before heading to Boo Fest.
Parrish's Eunice and Allena Perez decorate a pumpkin.
Parrish's Eunice and Allena Perez decorate a pumpkin.
East County's Savannah Marquez represents Gryffindor during the event.
East County's Savannah Marquez represents Gryffindor during the event.
Apollo Beach's Sean and Connor O'Keefe brought their own Batmobile.
Apollo Beach's Sean and Connor O'Keefe brought their own Batmobile.
Amy Kessler, 15, of The Movement Dance Company shows off her dance skills.
Amy Kessler, 15, of The Movement Dance Company shows off her dance skills.
St. Petersburg's Amy, Riese and Grant McLaughlin dressed for the occasion.
St. Petersburg's Amy, Riese and Grant McLaughlin dressed for the occasion.
At Boo Fest, Banana the dog played a turtle.
At Boo Fest, Banana the dog played a turtle.
Lakewood Ranch's Norah Miller sports her strawberry costume.
Lakewood Ranch's Norah Miller sports her strawberry costume.
Orange you glad you came to Boo Fest? East County's Leah, Benjamin and Brian Roux were.
Orange you glad you came to Boo Fest? East County's Leah, Benjamin and Brian Roux were.
East County's Damon Storhoff walks Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
East County's Damon Storhoff walks Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.
Ellenton's Emily Rose Dorics fit right in at Boo Fest.
Ellenton's Emily Rose Dorics fit right in at Boo Fest.
Bradenton's Jackie Spagnolo, Billy Fleese (back), Zoie Logan and Zane Logan were ready to check out the entertainment.
Bradenton's Jackie Spagnolo, Billy Fleese (back), Zoie Logan and Zane Logan were ready to check out the entertainment.
East County's Vivian and Zara Szekely are about to enjoy some cotton candy.
East County's Vivian and Zara Szekely are about to enjoy some cotton candy.
Myakka City's Will, Jason and Crystal Ingramm landed at Boo Fest straight from a Star Wars movie.
Myakka City's Will, Jason and Crystal Ingramm landed at Boo Fest straight from a Star Wars movie.

 

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