McKeesport lights up with Festival of Trees

By Mon Valley Independent

By Michael Richter

mrichter@yourmvi.com

When visitors walk into the Jacob Wall Pavilion at Renziehausen Park over the next few days, they will be greeted by a dazzling display of decorated Christmas trees from local organizations. Nearly 100 trees, from Charlie Brown-sized to Clark Griswold-sized, are set up for McKeesport’s time-honored holiday tradition. The 38th annual Festival of Trees commenced Thursday and will run through Monday. Admission is $2.

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