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A crowd gathers in the school field for fireworks at the conclusion of the Hillcrest Elementary School Carnival

A crowd gathers in the school field for fireworks at the conclusion of the Hillcrest Elementary School Carnival

May. 13, 2015 4:00 p.m.
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A crowd gathers in the school field for fireworks at the conclusion of the Hillcrest Elementary School Carnival, which is hosted by the Hillcrest Elementary Parent Advisory Council to raise funds for school initiatives.

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