Celebrating culture at International Village

Children of the Rankin Jr. Tamburitzans perform to Croatian music during the second night of McKeesport’s 65th annual International Village at Renzie Park. The festival will continue today from 3 to 9 p.m., with fireworks ending the festivities. See more photos on A7 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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