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Reading Winterfest Photo Special

The 2nd annual Winterfest took place last Thursday in Reading Square. The outdoor festival featured Olaf, s'mores, beer, music and fun.

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Lisa Egan, executive director of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, said there was "a great turn out" at the second annual Winterfest, which took place this past Thursday in Reading Square. The event was presented by the chamber.
Lisa Egan, executive director of the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce, said there was "a great turn out" at the second annual Winterfest, which took place this past Thursday in Reading Square. The event was presented by the chamber. (Al Pereira Advanced Photo Booth Rentals)

READING, MA — The second annual Winterfest outdoor festival took place this past Thursday in Reading Square.

The family event was put on by the Reading-North Reading Chamber of Commerce. Among the highlights:

There was a visit from Olaf from "Frozen."

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Families cooked s'mores over fire tables.
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The event featured plenty of tasty treats.
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Adult beverages were provided by three local breweries: Hopothecary Ales, Gentile Brewing Company and Small Change Brewing.

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DJ Phil Carbone, of Time of Your Life DJ Service & Entertainment from North Reading, was there playing music. He also brought a fun mirror photo booth and provided free printed photos.

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The event also featured angel wings carved from ice and a turkey named Limpy, which was a tribute to the turkey that was limping around town a few years ago.

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