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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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Paul Hadfield entertains the audience as he juggles four balls at once.

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

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

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

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Tagged: 2008 Holiday Season, holiday, Leesburg, New Year's