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Dickens on Main Street brings holiday twist to Smithville

Smithville’s Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration on Saturday saw downtown decorated with festive lighting.
Smithville’s Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration on Saturday saw downtown decorated with festive lighting.
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Youths enjoy ice skating at the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration.
Youths enjoy ice skating at the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration.
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Local musicians and carolers team up to sing John Lennon’s “Happy XMas" during the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration on Saturday.
Local musicians and carolers team up to sing John Lennon’s “Happy XMas" during the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration on Saturday.
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Kimberly Smith and Albert Zezulinski dress in Victorian-era dress for the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration.
Kimberly Smith and Albert Zezulinski dress in Victorian-era dress for the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration.
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Eugene Mayes dresses in Victorian-era dress for the Dickens on Main Street holiday.
Eugene Mayes dresses in Victorian-era dress for the Dickens on Main Street holiday.
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The crowd enjoys the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration in Smithville.
The crowd enjoys the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration in Smithville.
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Marilyn Franklin, 9, shows her pinecone dipped in peanut butter and bird seeds for feeders at the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
Marilyn Franklin, 9, shows her pinecone dipped in peanut butter and bird seeds for feeders at the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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Jams and jellies from vendor BP Homestead Tx were among the items for sale during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
Jams and jellies from vendor BP Homestead Tx were among the items for sale during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
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John and Lanice Hunger enjoy the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
John and Lanice Hunger enjoy the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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Jarvis Smith, left, and Allen Mack with Austin’s Living History Foundation, wear Buffalo Soldiers’ uniforms during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday.
Jarvis Smith, left, and Allen Mack with Austin’s Living History Foundation, wear Buffalo Soldiers’ uniforms during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday.
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These revolvers were part of the Buffalo Soldiers’ military display during the Dickens on Main Street celebration. From bottom to top are a Schofield revolver and two Remington revolvers.
These revolvers were part of the Buffalo Soldiers’ military display during the Dickens on Main Street celebration. From bottom to top are a Schofield revolver and two Remington revolvers.
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Jon Moerbe wears the ornamental headgear of an 1830s Mexican Army fusilero during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
Jon Moerbe wears the ornamental headgear of an 1830s Mexican Army fusilero during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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Letha Mignon conducts carolers and musicians during the performance of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
Letha Mignon conducts carolers and musicians during the performance of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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The crowd enjoys the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration in Smithville
The crowd enjoys the Dickens on Main Street holiday celebration in Smithville
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Guitarist Larry Wilson plays with the ensemble performing “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
Guitarist Larry Wilson plays with the ensemble performing “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
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Arlene Berthiaume enjoys a laugh during the during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
Arlene Berthiaume enjoys a laugh during the during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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Danny Dyer and his son Colson ice skate during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
Danny Dyer and his son Colson ice skate during the Dickens on Main Street celebration in Smithville.
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Amber Dalton, left, and Tomika Nowlin serve wine and beer during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
Amber Dalton, left, and Tomika Nowlin serve wine and beer during the Dickens on Main Street celebration.
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Theresa Schader dressed as a Victorian-era lady in mourning during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday.
Theresa Schader dressed as a Victorian-era lady in mourning during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday.
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Joe Alan Kindred, a.k.a. Fishbelly, played with the musicians/carolers’ ensemble who performed “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday in Smithville.
Joe Alan Kindred, a.k.a. Fishbelly, played with the musicians/carolers’ ensemble who performed “Happy Xmas” during the Dickens on Main Street celebration Saturday in Smithville.
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