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Mundelein gets early start on New Year's celebration

Posted December 27, 2015 12:00 am

Daily Herald report

Children and their parents kicked off the new year a bit early Sunday with a celebration at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein.

The 45-minute event featured entertainer Ryan Freeman, who amused a crowd of more than 110 with magic tricks, juggling, yo-yo stunts and the launching of rocket balloons with the help of young audience members.

"It is exciting. Every year I try to come up with something fresh and different, and I really enjoy that," Freeman said. "This year we are trying to include a luau theme, so we are trying to bring a touch of the tropics right here to the library."

The theme, and Freeman's performance, was a hit among the kids and grown-ups at the annual celebration.

"We love it. The New Year's show is great," Dirk Leahy of Wauconda said as he placed a lei on his 2-year-old daughter Juliet. "She loves the balloons and she loves the luau."

Entertainer Ryan Freeman demonstrates his juggling skills during the Family New Year's Celebration Sunday at Fremont Public Library in Mundelein. Freeman also amused children with magic tricks, balloon animals and yo-yo skills. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

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