A real pumpkin weighing 1,212 pounds is carted down King Street.

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Molly, who lives with Gema Duran in Ashburn, dressed for the occasion and even received treats.

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Madison Raborg, 5, of Leesburg, collects candy thrown by those in the parade while wearing her jaguar costume.

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Dressed as bananas, Kaiser Permanente employees throw plastic fruits and vegetables, as well as real pumpkins, to promote a healthier alternative for a healthier lifestyle.

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Lynn and Fred Blycher showed their Halloween spirit as they dressed for the annual parade down King Street.

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Two-year-old Georgia Kelly Malick, flanked by her mother, left, Jessica Malick, and grandmother, Betty True Greene, watches the parade pass by.

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Brandon Polo, 9, of Leesburg dresses as the Grim Reaper.

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Ghosts and ghouls ride and walk down King Street.

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Aubree Loker, 6 3/4, of Berryville waves to the passing paraders.

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John "JV" Ortman, 7 1/2, of Leesburg, dressed as Harry Potter. He picked up candy Wednesday night that was thrown along the parade route.

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One young girl races through the crowd handing out little pumpkins along the parade route.

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Laurie Fauss leads Lloyd the llama down King Street during the annual Halloween parade in downtown Leesburg.

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