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Meet Parker, the 20-Foot Tall Snowman Towering over a Small Massachusetts Town

Eric Aalerud built a 20-foot snowman to brighten winter and create memories; it draws steady visitors and blocks traffic on Parker Road, Shirley, officials said.

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Move over Frosty the Snowman… there’s a new celebrity in town. A massive snowman in a small Massachusetts community has become something of a local landmark, and it’s towering over nearby houses. And while many of us are getting sick of the snow and cold, if you need another reason to love winter, this is it. At 20 feet tall and 21 feet wide, Parker the Snowman is literally stopping traffic in Shirley. You can find the giant creation on Parker R…

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Step aside Frosty, the snowman... there is a new celebrity in the city. A huge snowman in a small community in Massachusetts has become a sort of local brand and rises above nearby houses. And although many of us are getting tired of snow and cold, if you need another reason to love winter, this is. With 20 feet high and 21 feet wide, Parker the snowman is literally stopping traffic in Shirley. You can find the giant creation on Parker Road, tha…

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Boston Globe broke the news in Boston, United States on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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