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Big Blue Bug gets holiday lights
Katie DeCubellis foundation takes part in ceremony
Updated: Friday, 23 Nov 2012, 2:10 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 20 Nov 2012, 10:49 PM EST
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Rhode Island's iconic Big Blue Bug is once again showing off its holiday spirit.
Big Blue Bug Solutions switched on Nibbles Woodaway's lights at a ceremony Tuesday evening. The 4,000 pound insect along Route 95 also sports giant antlers and a flashing red nose.
The parents of Katie DeCubellis also took part in the lighting ceremony. Katie was 13 when she was killed by a drunk driver in 1999. Her parents now run a foundation in her name, aimed at preventing drunk and irresponsible driving.
John DeCubellis said the lighting was a great way to raise awareness about safe driving during the holiday season.
Tuesday marked the 20th anniversary of the Big Blue Bug holiday lighting ceremony.
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