Old friends gather at International Village
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August 10, 2022

Old friends gather at International Village

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEFF STITT

jstitt@yourmvi.com

McKeesport’s International Village kicked off Tuesday night, and a few gray clouds couldn’t keep the masses from lining up for their favorite worldly fare or dancing the night away to tunes from cultures around the globe. The ethnic food, music and dancing festival continues from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Renziehausen Park’s Stephen Barry Field and Andrew J. Jakomas Blue Top Pavilion, and it will be held rain or shine.

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