Salute to Santa Parade returns
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November 22, 2021

Salute to Santa Parade returns

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

The sidewalks of McKeesport’s downtown business district were brimming with people Saturday as Santa Claus arrived in town and the Christmas season was ushered in.

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