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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Fireworks light up the sky at midnight as hundreds gather for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Tuesday, January 1, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Darren Blakey shares a midnight kiss with Allie Schemitz at First Night in uptown Charlotte Tuesday, January 1, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Fireworks light up the sky at midnight as hundreds gather for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Tuesday, January 1, 2013. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Revelers gather in front of the stage for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Revelers gather in front of the stage for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Revelers gather in front of the stage for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Charli Eudy, 7, of Midland shows off her hat and glasses while gathering with her family for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Scott Moore wears a lighted wig while waiting for midnight at First Night in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    Revelers gather in front of the stage for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
    From left, Jack Broadway, Maddie McDaniel, McKinlee Parsons, and Heather Henry gather for First Night festivities in uptown Charlotte Monday, December 31, 2012.TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
    12/31/2012 - Adjustments are made and light bulbs are placed on the crown that will rise to welcome the New Year at midnight during Charlotte's First Night celebration. JEFF WILLHELM - jwillhelm@charlotteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Kids enjoy the sites and sounds at the McDonald's First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Miller Smith, 6, get a chance to play the bean bag toss game while attending the McDonald First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    The McDonald's Hamburglar do the Macarena at the McDonald's First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. Charlotte First Night kids events started at noon on the main stage on Tyron street with performances by Ronald McDonald and the characters of McDonald. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Ronald McDonald performs for the crowd at the McDonald's Charlotte First Night kids event in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Bobcats' mascot Rufus entertain the kids with balloon characters at McDonald's First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Performer" Golden Child" hands out candy for the kids at McDonald's First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Performer "Golden Child" requests a kiss from Lindsey Agnew, visiting from Ontario, Canada at the First Night for kids event in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Crowds of families begin to fill Tryon street as McDonald's First Night for kids get underway. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    The Zumba king and queens perform on the main stage as the McDonald's First Night for kids begin to draw kids and families to the upcoming events. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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    T. Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charlotteobserver.com
    Sonia Alexis,2, gets into the groove with Nascar mascot Lug Nut,as the music plays,at the McDonald's First Night for kids in uptown Charlotte. T.Ortega Gaines - ogaines@charloteobserver.com
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