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tongan community celebrates with car parade through downtown slc

Residents reported cars waving Tongan flags, honking and cheering as they traveled through downtown Salt Lake City on Saturday, amid excitement surrounding Tonga's rugby team.

By SLC Scoop StaffNovember 1, 20261 views

Tongan pride filled downtown Salt Lake City Saturday as supporters celebrated Tonga’s strong run in the Rugby League World Cup.

With Tonga undefeated heading into a highly anticipated matchup against Samoa, fans waved flags, honked horns, and cheered during a car parade through downtown.

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