Punctuation for Lists in Sentences

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Read the following sentence carefully:

In the quiet town of Elmsworth, the residents cherished their traditions, the annual harvest festival, and the community bonfire.

Which of the following options correctly revises the sentence to improve punctuation?

In the quiet town of Elmsworth the residents cherished their traditions, the annual harvest festival, and the community bonfire.

In the quiet town of Elmsworth, the residents cherished their traditions: the annual harvest festival and the community bonfire.

In the quiet town of Elmsworth, the residents cherished their traditions the annual harvest festival and the community bonfire.

In the quiet town of Elmsworth; the residents cherished their traditions, the annual harvest festival, and the community bonfire.

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