A holly, jolly parade!

Posted 12/9/21

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A holly, jolly parade!

Veterans from the Marines march at the front of the parade.

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Suffolk County Legis. Tom Cilmi was surprised with the honor of being the parade’s grand marshal earlier in the day.

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Members of The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet march in the parade.

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Members of Kellie’s Dance Studio in Islip march in the parade.

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Exchange Ambulance even brought the Polar Express to the parade!

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Posted Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00 am

On Saturday, Dec. 4, the Town of Islip hosted the annual holiday parade and tree lighting in front of Town Hall. Earlier in the day, Suffolk County Legis. Tom Cilmi was surprised with the honor of being the parade’s grand marshal. The parade featured bands, dancers, veterans, firefighters, EMS workers, clubs and organizations, and of course, the man himself, Santa Claus. After the parade, the tree in front of Town Hall was lit with a countdown.