Kress welcomes fans at the beginning of the event. Some showed up even before the doors opened at 6:30 a.m. so they could be among the first in line to meet him.
Kress greets several lingering fans at the event's end with hugs and high fives. One young girl burst into tears of joy after his hand touched hers.
Kress gives 13-year-old Samira Shahbandy a signed photo before autographing her cast.
Kress autographs a piece of paper -- all that was left after the photos and newspaper ads featuring him ran out.
Before signing a photo, Kress greets a young fan with a handshake and a smile.
Kress has a quick breather as he waits for another fan to approach.
People station themselves at the railings on the mall's second and third levels to be able to see the action.
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