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HUGS To Host Alcohol-Free Zone at St. Patrick's Day Parade

An family-friendly viewing are will be set up by HUGS at 85 Mill Road.

In an effort to provide a safe, family-friendly experience at the annual Westhampton Beach St. Patrick's Day Parade, set for March 10 at noon, the Westhampton Beach Coalition and HUGS is once again setting up an alcohol-free zone along the parade route.

This year, the zone will sit at 85 Mill Road, next to the .

The zone says, Kim Laube, director of HUGS, a non-profit agency dedicated to alcohol and drug prevention, was created by concerned parents and community members.

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Aside from offering a safe zone, the area will feature face painting for the kids, green bagels, and coffee from .


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