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Kudos to all who made Luminaria Night a special occasion in Freeport on Sunday. Pedestrians, neighbors and friends walked up and down Stephenson Street to enjoy the added attraction of lighted containers outlining the sidewalks and walkways on the city's main thoroughfare.

It was festive, friendly, and everything that makes Freeport a special place to live and work. There were simple votive lights inside paper bags, and there were neighbors who offered wood fires, cookies, and hot chocolate to battle the elements.

Elvis and Santa Claus even arrived!

This attraction was in front of already decorated and majestic homes up and down the avenue.

Stephenson Street was a sight to behold Sunday night, for everyone who sought to capture the magic of the holiday.

It doesn't come without effort, however.

Thanks to the neighbors and friends who invested time and money, and made the evening very special and a real event of community pride.

Freeport has plenty of reason to feel good about its prospects for the future. There is hope on the horizon for continued residential development, retail expansion, and an ongoing effort to draw new industry to the community. One reason for that hope is the character of people who have already committed to this area. That was evidenced Sunday night.