Rye's Mistletoe Magic Continues To Delight

RYE, N.Y. -- Warmer than usual temperatures brought big crowds (roughly 5,000 people) to Rye's annual Mistletoe Magic Festival Nov. 30.

Seven-year-olds Emi Takegami, left, Elina Francis, middle, and Laetitia Clauss, right of Rye show off their painted faces.
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Signs lead to the fun at Rye's annual Mistletoe Magic Festival.
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Horse-drawn carriage rides were part of the many festivities at Rye's Mistletoe Magic Festival.
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Laetitia Clauss, left and Emi Takegami, both of Rye, admire their new looks.
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Crowds came out in full force for Rye's annual Mistletoe Magic Festival.
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Joe Licare of Rye, with his uncle, Marty Gennusa, of NYC, enjoy the slide on the bouncy house.

Ray Granda, left, and Max Granda 5-year-old twins from Rye Brook, enjoy their visit with Santa.
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Daily Voice

12/01/2014 10:00 a.m.

New this year: A petting zoo, along with the usual chili cook-off, horse-drawn sleighs, bouncy castle, face-painting, an array of vendors, and, of course, Santa.

"This event is tons of fun for the whole family," said Sally P. Wright, Development Director of the Rye YMCA. "It shows what a wonderful town Rye is – good schools, great downtown – a real close knit community with an amazing amount of work being done by our local non-profits."

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