Photos: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, Arab Festival

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Photos: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, Arab Festival

Photos: Alpharetta Arts Streetfest, Arab Festival

Eventgoers (background from left) Kathrin Koppe, Melissa Pilkington, Robert Oswalt, Leandra Issa, Angelika Oswalt and Ragheda Khalek pose for photographer Rabi Sidawi (left) during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Eventgoers take pictures of opening flag ceremony during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Event staff prepares for the opening flag ceremony during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

American-Iraqi singer Ali Waed performs during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta on Saturday, April 13, 2013.

An early crowd fills the event location during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Eventgoers take pictures of opening flag ceremony during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Saloua Lahlou gives Hala Samad (not pictured), 13, a henna tattoo during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Leo (center), an English Bulldog, leads his owner Hollie Holler across the finish line for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Duke, a golden retreiver, gets some love from Skyelar Thomas before the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013. Hundreds of pets and their owners participated in the parade which helps generate awareness in the community and support fundraising for animal shelters. On average, it costs the Atlanta Humane Society approximately $300 to find a home for the each animal in their care.

Karen Lee-Christian holds up her pomeranian Chloe during the costume contest portion of the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Ali Harrell (right) feeds her boxer Teddy a dog-friendly ice cream treat during the festivities for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013. Hundreds of pets and their owners participated in the parade which helps generate awareness in the community and support fundraising for animal shelters. On average, it costs the Atlanta Humane Society approximately $300 to find a home for the each animal in their care. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Pax, a mini Australian Shepherd, performs tricks with his owner Erika Flores during the festivities for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Jamie Voisin (center) walks with his dog Doegie along the route for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013. Hundreds of pets and their owners participated in the parade which helps generate awareness in the community and support fundraising for animal shelters. On average, it costs the Atlanta Humane Society approximately $300 to find a home for the each animal in their care. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIAL

Daisy, a cocker spaniel, leads her family Lauren Lair and her husband Adam along the route for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Bella (bottom right), a hound mix, leads her family Eve Parlaman (right), her mother Melissa, father Rob and sister Lila along the route for the Atlanta Humane Society's 23rd annual Pet Parade at Atlantic Station in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013. Hundreds of pets and their owners participated in the parade, which helps generate awareness in the community and support fundraising for animal shelters. On average, it costs the Atlanta Humane Society approximately $300 to find a home for each animal in their care.

Amber Rae Proffitt (left) points out a painting that looks like her dog Lilly to her friend Halle Maya as they look at the artwork for sale in Angela Bond's booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Kyle Godfrey (right), his wife Laurean and Linda and Allen Marchetti look at the photographs for sale in Winthrope Hiers' booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013. The streets of historic downtown Alpharetta were closed as nearly 100 artists, musicians and performers from throughout the U.S. were showcased during the weekend long event.

Karen English tries to decide which pair of earrings to buy in Amy Gresens' booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Sabrina Smith (right) and her brother Colton look at the different paintings and prints for sale in Manami Yagashiro Lingelfelt's booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013. The streets of historic downtown Alpharetta were closed as nearly 100 artists, musicians and performers from throughout the U.S. were showcased during the weekend long event.

Gale Edwards looks at the pottery for sale in Donna Gilbert's booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013.

Nicole Jordan looks at the jewelry for sale in Joanie Muhfelder's booth during the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest Saturday, April 13, 2013. The streets of historic downtown Alpharetta were closed as nearly 100 artists, musicians and performers from throughout the U.S. were showcased during the weekend long event.

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Eventgoers (background from left) Kathrin Koppe, Melissa Pilkington, Robert Oswalt, Leandra Issa, Angelika Oswalt and Ragheda Khalek pose for photographer Rabi Sidawi (left) during the 8th Annual Atlanta Arab Festival at Alif Institute in Atlanta Saturday, April 13, 2013.

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