Youngstown Holiday Parade

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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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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 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

People ride on the back of the St. Patrick Parish float in Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR


Josh Triplett performs before Youngstown's annual Holiday Parade on Friday night. EMILY MATTHEWS | THE VINDICATOR

Josh Triplett performs before 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

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