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Festival of Lights Parade Brings a Record Crowd to Downtown Bangor

by Jackie De Tore - December 3rd 2012 07:31pm - Read more Local News
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Bangor - Downtown Bangor put the final touches on some holiday decorations..

The Festival of Lights Parade brought a huge crowd downtown on Saturday.

The WABI News, Sports, and Weather teams even joined in on the fun.

This was the largest parade in years, with over 75 groups participating. It's a chance for people to enjoy all that Downtown Bangor has to offer.

President of the Bangor Rotary Club, Scott Boucher said "I definitely think this is a highlight to kick off the holiday season downtown. People wait all year long for this, we've been getting request for the past two months for floats so I think people are definitely geared up for this one."

At the end of the parade Santa Claus himself lit the Downtown Tree, lighting up the neighbor hood, signaling the beginning of the holiday season for the town.

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Last night was my 1st time to watch the "Festival of lights Parade" I was very impresseed by the turn out and how many people were envolved with the parade, marching bands with lights and the dancing snowman/women were my favorites. GREAT JOB EVERYONE
brenda mac arthur brenda mac arthur 12/02/2012 07:41 am
We at the Veazie Fire Department had a blast setting up our ladder truck for the event. 40 man hours, over 10,000 lights and all synced to music. Check it out on Veazie Fire Department's facebook page. This was our second year doing it and we'll be back next year.
Ken Roy, Lt. @ Veazie Fire Dept. Ken Roy, Lt. @ Veazie Fire Dept. 12/02/2012 08:14 pm
This was my first year going to watch this parade, as my daughter was dancing in it. It was spectacular! I have to agree with Brenda, the snowmen and peppermints were my favorites, but I'm a bit biased as that was the group my daughter was in. ~.^ I video taped, but sadly, I got everything except my daughter, I am not sure how, but I feel awful! If anyone has a video of them, or even pictures, or knows somebody who might.. I'd really love some copies. Happy Holidays!
Alex Lemon Alex Lemon 12/05/2012 12:22 am

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