McKeesport, North Belle Vernon usher in the holiday season
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November 21, 2022

McKeesport, North Belle Vernon usher in the holiday season

By Stacy Wolford

Santa made his annual appearance at the City of McKeesport’s Salute to Santa parade Saturday morning. At right, state Rep. and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis was the grand marshal for the parade. He is shown with his wife, Donora-native Blayre Holmes Davis.

Santa makes his annual appearance at the City of McKeesport’s Salute to Santa parade Saturday morning. At right, state Rep. and Lt. Gov.-elect Austin Davis was the grand marshal for the parade. He is shown with his wife, Donora-native Blayre Holmes Davis.

Liam Harvey, 2, of Belle Vernon is shown with Santa at the North Belle Vernon Light Up the Night celebration.
Heather Hart / For the MVI

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