Elves join Santa for community parade
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December 26, 2023

Elves join Santa for community parade

By Mon Valley Independent

Elves Amelia Medlen, left, and Brynn Geary pose with Santa (Nick Barron) at the Stockdale VFD and Roscoe VFC Santa Parade, which was held Saturday and traveled through Elco, Roscoe, Stockdale and Allenport. To purchase this photo and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com.

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