People sitting on Eastern Gateway Community College's float smile and wave to the crowd during Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
People watch as Youngstown Police officers drive by at the beginning of Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Kids from the Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley wave and throw out candy from the school's float in Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
From left, Cassi Samios, 7, mom Lauren Samios, and Korie Samios, 5, all of Brookfield, pose in front of the Christmas tree after the holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
The Ursuline High School Fighting Irish Band marches behind the YWCA in Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
The Youngstown City Council marches in Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Cassi Samios, 7, of Brookfield, dances with family friend Karen Chaszeyka, of New Springfield, after the holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Santa waves to the crowd during Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | EMILY MATTHEWS
Members of the Lakeview High School Marching Band perform while wrapped in garland and Christmas lights during Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
People watch as Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade begins on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Santa waves to the crowd during Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | EMILY MATTHEWS
Robert Moore, of Youngstown, takes a selfie with Marquita Hall, of Youngstown, in front of the Christmas tree after the holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Cassi Samios, 7, of Brookfield, dances with family friend Karen Chaszeyka, of New Springfield, after the holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
People watch as the tree lights up during the tree-lighting ceremony on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | EMILY MATTHEWS
People watch as the tree lights up during the tree-lighting ceremony on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | EMILY MATTHEWS
Josh Triplett performs before Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
Members of the Crestview Rebels Marching Band perform while being dressed as Christmas presents during Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
People watch as Youngstown Police officers drive by at the beginning of Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR
People ride on the back of the St. Patrick Parish float in Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR