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The High School Band, under the direction of David Kaufman started off the festivities before dark. |
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The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You". |
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The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You". |
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The West Islip Lionettes performed to "All I Want for Christmas is You". |
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Legislator Thomas Barraga read his original "Americas Blessings" acrostic. |
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Members of the Youth Enrichment Service (YES) read original works titled "What Christmas Means to Me" |
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Beach Street Middle School student, Rebeca B., is presented with an award for her original design of the cover of the Festival of Lights program |
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Islip Town Supervisor, Phil Nolan, joined us for the festivities |
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West Islip Chamber of Commerce Vice-President, Joe DiPalma, thanks Charles Bove of Good Samaritan Hospital for their constant support of the community |
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Good Samaritan Hospital was a major sponsor of this year's Festival of Lights |
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240 Girl Scouts lead us is holiday song |
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What an incredible event it was to enjoy all those beautiful voices! |
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The Prayer of Unity was led by Father Mike Vetrano of Our Lady of Lourdes Church |
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WIHS 11th grader, Emily G. led the crowd in the song "Let There be Peace" |
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One of the youngest members of the HS Band |
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The tree and menorah are shining through the cold night |
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Chamber president, Lisa Guarigilia and members of the West Islip Chamber of Commerce enjoyed the evening |
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Who could that be on the fire trucks? |
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Santa and his adoring crowd |
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Too tired to walk after an evening of fun |
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