PHOTOS: South Salem Carnival (Add Yours)

The weather was perfect for the first night of the Carnival, the kickoff to a .

Wednesday night the parade will be the featured activity and lead-in to the second night of the festivities, proceeds of which benefit the all-volunteer fire department, now in its 73rd year of service.

for a schedule of events.

Click through the photo gallery for a glimpse of some fun moments of Tuesday night. Add your own photos (and we know who you are, moms and dads who were snapping away and Instagram-ming your shots on the spot!)

Just click "upload photos" to share. We'll feature them all week so if you're headed another night, check back here to expand our gallery.

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