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Bethel Park lights up the season

By Eleanor Bailey almanac Sports Editor ebailey@thealmanac.Net 1 min read
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In 2019, Luke Von Bloch, 4, looked with wonder at Santa Claus as he sat on his lap and attempted to tell him what he wanted for Christmas during the annual Bethel Park Light-up Night. This year’s event, to be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30, will return to the indoor confines of the community recreation center after being held outdoors because of the pandemic.

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Josiah Jackson, 6, hangs an ornament on the Christmas tree during the annual Bethel Park Light-up Night held at the community center.

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Bethel Park youth gather around the Christmas tree and help with the countdown for the annual lighting ceremony that kicks off the holiday season in the community.

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Gillian Uhl and Samantha Mullner handed out candy canes to the good boys and girls during Bethel Park Light-up Night festivities.

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Kellie and Kai Miller anxiously await Santa's arrival at Bethel Park's annual Light-up event.

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Niko and Rocco Campbell along with Kaylee Ellwanger make reindeer antlers and decorate them during festivities at the annual Bethel Park Light-up Night.

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Charlotte Throm, 4, makes food to put out on Christmas eve for Santa's reindeers during festivities at the Bethel Park annual Light-up Night event.

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Annabelle Green, 3, tells Santa what she wants for Christmas during festivities at the Bethel Park Light-up Night.

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Annabelle Green, 3, ponders her wish list as Santa waits to hear what she wants for Christmas during festivities at the Bethel Park Light-up Night.

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Elijah Brown, 3, admires the Christmas tree located in the community center during the Bethel Park Light-up Celebration.

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Bethel Park youth, including Michael Mariano, (forefront) countdown as the Christmas tree is lit to start the holiday season in the community.

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Gingerbread houses created by Bethel Park residents were on display.

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Nick Williams and John Niccoli were among the members of the Bethel Park Jazz Ensemble providing the entertainment for the annual Light-up Night celebration. In addition to the band, vocalist from Independence Middle School performed holiday songs.

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Members of the Bethel Park Jazz Ensemble performed tunes of the season during the community’s annual holiday celebration.

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Andrew Kearns with his son Jamie, 2, as they await Santa’s arrival at the annual Bethel Park Light-Up celebration.

They were singing and swaying around the Christmas Tree when Bethel Park welcomed Santa Claus Dec. 3 during its annual Light-up Night at the community center.

Children of all ages helped Mayor Jack Allen count down the seconds until the tree was lit and Santa arrived.

The man in the bright red suit was serenaded by the Independence Middle School singers while the Bethel Park High School jazz ensemble, directed by Chad Thompson, provided the swing. State Rep. Natalie Mihalek, R-Upper St. Clair, provided an ornament for the tree from Harrisburg and state Sen. Pam Iovino, D-Mt. Lebanon, was also on hand to wish all constituents happy holidays. District Judge Ron Arnoni also attended the festivities.

While children waited to tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas, they prepared treats for his reindeer. The magic food when sprinkled on the lawn will sparkle bright at night because of the moon and help to guide the jolly old elf. Stations were also set up for the children to make antlers to adorn their heads.

Plenty of cookies and hot cocoa enabled them to have visions of sugar plums dancing in their dreams until the big day arrives Dec. 25.

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