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
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.
