First Stop: Santa Hops a Fire Truck to Cranberry
Hundreds of residents join Jolly Old St. Nick in kicking off the holiday season in Cranberry.
It’s not even December yet, but Santa Claus already is making his debut in Cranberry. “I have a lot of houses to visit, but I always come to Cranberry first,” he told a cheering crowd in front of the Cranberry Township Municipal Center Friday evening. Arriving on a fire truck decked out in Christmas lights, Santa greeted and high fived area residents before throwing a switch to light the Community Tree on the center's front lawn. About 1,000 people attended the event, which was held the same night as Pittsburgh’s Light-Up Night. The family-friendly event also included performances by the Dutilh United Methodist Church chorus, crafts, cookies and other activities. Santa’s visit also launched the 2012 Cranberry Tree Gallery inside the …
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