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Photos: Riley Mozingo parade, carnival

Posted at 1:05 am May 3, 2014
By Sara Wise Leave a Comment

Riley Mozingo

Five-year-old Riley Mozingo was diagnosed with brain cancer May 10, 2010. A princess-themed carnival was held Friday at Lake City Elementary School in her honor. All proceeds from the carnival will help fund her bedroom renovation. See story here. (Photos by Sara Wise)

Fire Truck in Lake City Parade for Riley Mozingo

A county fire truck sports a pink bow in Riley’s honor during Friday’s parade in Lake City.

 

Riley Mozingo's Lake City Parade

Several teachers and community members dressed as princesses and pirates for the carnival and rode in the parade together. Riley’s kindergarten teacher, Heather Herrin, can be seen dressed as The Little Mermaid, with a red wig.

 

Riley Mozingo and Horse-drawn Carriage

Riley rides into the carnival with her family in a horse-drawn carriage.

 

Riley Mozingo on Playground

Between appearances, Riley spent all her time playing at the inflatable playgrounds.

 

Riley Mozingo on Playground

Riley Mozingo Playground

Riley Mozingo and Emilee Hooks

Riley and her chaperone, Emilee Hooks, approach a Little Mermaid-themed game during the carnival.

 

Riley Mozingo and Little Mermaid

 

Riley Mozingo and Elvis in Lake City

Riley meets “Elvis” on stage during the carnival.

 

Filed Under: Community, Media, Nonprofits, Photos, Top Stories Tagged With: brain cancer, brain tumor, Carnival, Emilee Hooks, Heather Herrin, Lake City Elementary School, Little Mermaid, parade, Riley Mozingo

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