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Rib Fest draws thousands to Renzie Park The Renzie Rib Fest brought thousands of guests to the Lions Bandshell grounds in Renziehausen Park on Labor Day weekend for a full schedule of entertainment and, of course, food. While guests enjoyed music from Beatlemania Magic, the Mon Valley Community Band, Buckwild, Chain Reaction, the Real Deal Band, the Jaggerz, Tres Lads, and the Igniters, they snacked on a variety of ribs, wings, sandwiches, and the crowd-favorite bacon on a stick. The event also included a car show sponsored by the McKeesport Lions Club. “The Renzie Rib Fest is a wonderful event that closes out our Summer Concert Series here in McKeesport,” Mayor Michael Cherepko said. “This is yet another event that draws thousands of visitors to our beautiful Renzie Park for four days of food and entertainment. I can’t think of a better way to end our summer.” McKeesport honors Jimmy Beaumont with street naming Before the Skyliners’ performance at the Lions Bandshell on August 11, the City of McKeesport rededicated a section of Tulip Drive from Eden Park Boulevard to Arboretum Drive as Jimmy Beaumont Boulevard. Mayor Michael Cherepko and state Senator James R. Brewster offered proclamations to the Beaumont family – honoring the late Skyliners front man for his storied career and his life in McKeesport. MCKEESPORT AREA ❘ FALL 2019 31