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On Friday, November 6, the Massachusetts State Police Pipes and band, followed by a sit-down dinner. After dinner, the Irish Step
Drums celebrated their 20th anniversary with a Gala celebration Dancers from the McInerney School of Irish Dance took the stage,
held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. More than 330 people at- followed by a second performance by the band. The performance
tended the event, which began with the posting of the colors by of Amazing Grace brought some to tears. Other songs were per-
the Massachusetts State Police Drill and Ceremonial Unit and the formed with guest organist Lucia Falco. The fabulous acoustics of
singing of our Nation Anthem by Trooper Kathryn Downey. The Mechanics Hall made them even more impressive. Check out the
band was honored to have Colonel Richard McKeon as the guest performance of Highland Cathedral on the Massachusetts State
speaker for the evening. The night featured performances by the Police YouTube channel at: YouTube.com/MAstatepolice.
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