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Watching the Animal Ambassador show during Leesburg's First Night celebration, Stephanie Macedo, of Leesburg, holds her 4-year-old daughter, Nevaeh Madyun, as Patrick Sloyan holds holds his son, William. (Rich Lipski)

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A Bluemont Community project is a Celebration of the Arts with 20 indoor locations in downtown Leesburg. Members of the Speakeasy Boys sing and play their instruments onstage at the United Methodist Asbury Hall venue. (Rich Lipski)

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Oliver, a macaw parrot, is introduced to the audience by Becky Shore with Animal Ambassadors during her show during Leesburg's First Night celebration. (Rich Lipski)

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Kelley, a Fenne Fox is introduced to the audience by Becky Shore of Animal Ambassadors. (Rich Lipski)

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During New Years Eve 2008 First Night Leesburg, performer Paul Hadfield climbs a ladder and prepares to walk it over a female volunteer from the audience. (Rich Lipski)

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Paul Hadfield entertains the audience as he juggles four balls at once. (Rich Lipski)

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Audience watch, listen and react to the performance of Fearless Dave, Dave Vanderveer of Standardsville, during his routine. (Rich Lipski)

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John McLaughlin the Magician, prepares to remove the wet paper that holds the water upside down in the glass. (Rich Lipski)

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During First Night Leesburg, John McLaughlin the Magician slowly inserts a long needle all the way through a balloon. (Rich Lipski)