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Festival of Trees celebrates season with creative display Renziehausen Park twinkled with holiday cheer December 5 through 9 during the 34th annual Festival of Trees. This year’s event boasted more than 90 trees at the Main Pavilion and McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center. It also included sleigh-hay rides, food sales by McKeesport Area culinary students, a bake sale by the Semper Fidelis Club of McKeesport, and holiday décor sale by the Garden Club of McKeesport. Mayor Michael Cherepko said the Festival of Trees is always a great way to spread holiday cheer while being active in the McKeesport community. “The Festival of Trees is a beautiful event,” Cherepko said. “Not only does it bring McKeesporters together in celebration of the holiday spirit, but it allows each of our local organizations, student clubs, churches, and other participating groups to share their mission and creativity with our community.” Event chair Cheryl Cotter said the Festival of Trees tradition brings “all of McKeesport together to celebrate the great parts of our community.” MCKEESPORT AREA ❘ WINTER 2019 17