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“Starry Starry Night” celebration rings in the New Year

“Starry Starry Night” celebration rings in the New Year

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ORANGE, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — The annual “Starry Starry Night” New Year’s Eve Celebration will return to Orange for the 29th year.

Events begin at 3 p.m. on the 31st with ice sculptures in Memorial Park, followed by the bonfire and a host of performances in the Town Hall and churches along Main Street.

The Parade of Stars will kick off at 9:45 p.m. at Town Hall and the evening ends with fireworks at 10:15 p.m. 

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