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Band of Boomboxes

5m 35s

No marching band? No problem. In 1986, the town of Willimantic found a creative solution to create a soundtrack to their Independence Day Parade. Now in its 40th year with national renown, the WILI Boombox Parade has become a symbol of unity in Eastern Connecticut.

Aired: 07/23/25
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