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All aboard! Bahamian Allen family in the hotel lobby, preparing to board the bus for Friday morning's tour of Daytona Beach.
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Key West Allens Eureka, Carmen, Joe, Mary and Franklin pose in the lobby before boarding the bus for a tour of Daytona Beach.
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On the bus: Bahamian Allens Ruth Allen Delancy and Cislyn Delancy Simmons and others enjoy the bus tour of Daytona.
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Allens waiting to tour the home of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College. Her home is a national historic landmark.
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Sisters Patricia Allen Ebron and Monica Allen Smith at the Bethune-Cookman campus.
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Group Allen Family photo at Bethune-Cookman College.
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Close-up of the left side of the group photo.
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Close-up of the center of the group photo.
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Close-up of the right side of the group photo.
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Sisters at the track: Mary and Carmen Turner at the Daytona Speedway.
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Taking our own victory lap: Allens touring the Daytona Speedway, known to NASCAR fans everywhere as the site of the Daytona 500.
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Allens check out the wall of fame at Jackie Robinson Stadium, honoring his contribution to the integration of major league baseball.
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Enjoying Friday afternoon's picnic: Joe, Clarissa, Doretha, Eureka, Heather, Franklin, Keisha and Mary.
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Cousins Karen Carey Askew and Glendina Carey Cartwright enjoy the beautiful scenery at the picnic.
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Allen men at the picnic: Joe Allen with nephews Hilliard Lang and Ernie Henderson, all descendants of Rev. George W. Allen of Key West.
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Descendants of James A. Allen chatting at the picnic: Calvin Allen, Joe Williams, John Glover, David Butler and Pauline Glover.
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American Allens cheered their team during the Allen All-Star Softball Game, but the Bahamian Allens won. Ah, well! Maybe next time!
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Descendants of Mary Allen Carey take a break from dancing under one of the pavillions at the picnic.
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Reunion originator Faye Carey Smith (right) with Maquella Smith and Ingrid Carey at the picnic.
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Everyone at Friday night's Talent Show was greeted with beads in keeping with the "Pardi-Gras" theme, including Libby Allen who also gets a hug!
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Key West Allens Dolores, Priscilla, Georgette and Shamika chat prior to preparing to perform our "tropical soul" number at the Talent Show.
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DeAsia smiles for the camera in the arms of her cousin, Theresa Lusain. Both are descendants of Rev. George W. Allen of Key West.
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Eureka Allen Stevens and Franklin Stevens in their tropical shirts in support of the Key West family's performance at the Talent Show.
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The Bahamian Allens proudly display their flag in their Junkanoo processional, to the delight of the crowd.
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The Bahamian Allens performing at the Talent Show.
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Reunion organizer Jay Smith and Allen Family Reunion founder Faye Carey Smith enjoy a hug and laugh.
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Dannica and Ben take a minute away from organizing the reunion to enjoy the Talent Show.
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Reunion coordinator John "Jay" Smith (center) relaxes with cousin Norbert Seals and his wife.
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Pearl & Frank Oliver were really into the New Orleans "pardi-gras" spirit. You guys look great!
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