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Miss USA 2012 Olivia Culpo

Miss Rhode Island Olivia Culpo waves to the audience after being crowned Miss USA during the 2012 Miss USA pageant, Sunday, June 3, 2012, in Las Vegas.

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Miss USA homecoming celebration

Miss USA 2012, Olivia Culpo honored in Cranston

Updated: Friday, 06 Jul 2012, 6:33 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 06 Jul 2012, 1:12 PM EDT

  • Alexandra Picardi
  • Reporting by: Marilyn Schairer

CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) - Miss Rhode Island crowned Miss USA, Olivia Culpo was honored in her hometown of Cranston Friday afternoon.

The city of Cranston hosted a homecoming celebration in front of city hall to honor Olivia’s achievements and wish her good luck in her reign as Miss USA.

The ceremony included a presentation of the key to the city by Mayor Fung, a tree planting ceremony in honor of Olivia, a special performance by the combined Cranston East/West Marching Band and student performers from the BASICS program in Cranston.

Cranston police advised drivers that Park Ave. would be closed from Hayward St. to Pontiac Ave. until 7 p.m. and detours will be in place.

Olivia joined The Rhode Show Thursday as a guest host and gave WPRI an exclusive look at her new home in New York City.
 

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