Carmel Fire Department holds 110th anniversary parade. See photos of parade, festivities
Spectators lined the streets to participate in the day's festivities and show their support as fire departments from throughout Putnam and Westchester counties marched in the milestone parade.
See photos from Carmel Fire Department's 110th anniversary parade
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This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Carmel Fire celebrates 110 years with parade in Putnam. See photos
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