MASHPEE, MASS. (WHDH) - With the coronavirus outbreak forcing people to be socially distant, traditional birthday celebrations have become a thing of the past. But for one Mashpee girl, turning 13 will surely go down as an unforgettable memory.
Andrew McLaughlin’s daughter, Emma Kelley, was supposed to have a big party to mark her thirteenth birthday on Sunday. Unfortunately, she had to cancel due to COVID-19 fears.
McLaughlin said his wife, Beth, planned a surprise drive-by parade with her friends and family to wish Emma a happy birthday.
“The Mashpee police and fire departments also swung through to wish her a happy birthday,” McLaughlin said. “They even sang happy birthday to her over their system. She loved it.”
McLaughlin captured a stunning drone video of the parade that showed dozens of cars driving by as people cheered and tossed gifts to Emma.
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