Waterbury pinwheels planted with a purpose

by: Tom Parent

Posted: Apr 10, 2019 / 05:56 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 10, 2019 / 05:56 PM EDT

If you take a walk through parts of downtown Waterbury on Wednesday night, you might stumble upon rows of pinwheels spinning in the breeze.

News 8 Photojournalist Tom Parent explored the purpose behind each one that was planted.

Watch the video above to learn more on this stunning display.

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