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Nice weather helped bolster the turnout, as festival-goers jammed Washington Square to listen to music. The surrounding streets were packed with shoppers perusing arts-and-crafts and food booths.
The fun continues Sunday with several events including the popular Blessing of Animals.
This is the festival's 54th year.
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