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28th Annual Strawberry Festival Kicks Off Thursday
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.

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Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.

Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
Carnival rides, games, a Frankie Valli tribute, and, of course, strawberries are on tap for this festival in Bellmore.
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