60th annual Salute to Santa parade held in McKeesport
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November 24, 2025

60th annual Salute to Santa parade held in McKeesport

The 60th annual Salute to Santa parade was held Saturday in McKeesport. Among the participants were the junior cast members of the McKeesport Little Theater production of “Shrek the Musical Jr.” See more parade photos on page E1 and in our online photo gallery at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Heather Hart / For the MVI

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