McKeesport hosts annual Salute to Santa parade

The City of McKeesport kicked off the holiday season Saturday with the 59th annual Salute to Santa parade. The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who are shown in the parade. See more photos from the events on A4 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Photos by Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

The Mon Valley Independent’s gingerbread house float is shown during the parade.

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