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Torchlight Parade, Tree Lighting Kick Off Holiday Season in Tolland

First-responders showed off their colors.

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The holiday season in Tolland officially kicked off on Saturday with a tree lighting ceremony on the Green and a torchlight parade featuring first-responders. 

Here is a look at the festivities from the lenses of Patch Editor Chris Dehnel and resident Bob Rubino. 

Fire officials said the success of this year's event is making them want to make it an annual event. 

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