Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive via Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company truck during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Morgan Shine shows her seasonal spirit during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Participants in Winter Wonderland Auxiliary Camp, held by the Shaler Area Dance Team and majorettes, march in the parade along Mt. Royal Boulevard during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Shaler Area High School choir director Kristin Tepshich leads the singing of holiday music during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Members of the Shaler Area Dance Team regale the crowd with seasonal selections during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Members of the Shaler Area High School chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society regale the crowd with seasonal selections during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Members of the Shaler Area Dance Team and the high school’s chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society regale the crowd with seasonal selections during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Horse-drawn carriage rides were sponsored by UPMC Health Plan during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Members of the Sensations Marching Unit participate in the parade along Mt. Royal Boulevard during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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William Cross, vice president of the Shaler Board of Commissioners, welcomes guests to Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23.
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State Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Lawrenceville, enjoys Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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State Sen. Lindsey Williams, D-West View, greets guests during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Ward 5 Commissioner Susan Fisher shows her seasonal spirit during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Organizing committee members Linda Hartman (left) and Luanne Kramer are ready to greet guests during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Beth Hastings (left) and the Rev. Emily Cooper, pastor, represent Glenshaw Presbyterian Church at Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
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Darcy Lutz (left) and Jen Tischler volunteer at the Shaler Area Swim Club booth during Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler.
Kids love to tell Santa Claus all about their wish lists.
Bill Cross delivered news that effectively granted plenty of property owners’ wishes.
In welcoming guests to the annual Holiday “Lite” Up Night on Nov. 23 in Shaler, the longtime Ward 7 commissioner mentioned tax increases on the way for 2025 in other municipalities.
“But I’m letting you know that there will be none in Shaler Township,” Cross announced, to a good bit of applause.
And that was just the beginning.
The day’s chill and steady drizzle seemed to do little to dissuade folks from celebrating the season and enjoying a multitude of attractions, including the opportunity for youngsters to visit with Santa after he and Mrs. Claus disembarked from an Undercliff Volunteer Fire Company track during a procession along Mt. Royal Boulevard.
First, Santa led a countdown to the star atop a giant tree next to Shaler Middle School being illuminated for the season. Meanwhile, inside the school and next door at Shaler North Hills Library were full of activities for people who wanted shelter from the weather.
Cross expressed gratitude to numerous organizations, such as UPMC Health Plan for sponsoring horse-drawn carriage rides and local police, emergency medical services, volunteer fire companies and fire police “for keeping us all safe.”
Further thanks went to the township public works department for taking on the role of Santa’s Helpers, and office staff members and other volunteers for organizing what turned out to be a fun and fantastic event, never mind the weather.
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