Siblings Madysin (7), Christian (2), and Evan (11) had a chance to sit with Santa Claus at Pittston’s tree lighting ceremony.
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Siblings Madysin (7), Christian (2), and Evan (11) had a chance to sit with Santa Claus at Pittston’s tree lighting ceremony.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Shannon Bailey, the 2023 Pittston Christmas Ambassor, gives a big wave to the few thousand that showed up for the Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 2.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Shannon Bailey, the 2023 Pittston Christmas Ambassor, gives a big wave to the few thousand that showed up for the Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 2.

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<p>The man of the hour, Santa Claus, arrived in style at Pittston on a Luzerne Co. Transportation bus.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The man of the hour, Santa Claus, arrived in style at Pittston on a Luzerne Co. Transportation bus.

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<p>The annual Christmas Toy Truck parade took place on Dec. 2 with several vehicles adorned with holiday themed lighting and decorations.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The annual Christmas Toy Truck parade took place on Dec. 2 with several vehicles adorned with holiday themed lighting and decorations.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>The second biggest attraction at Pittston, besides the arrival of Santa Claus, was the lighting of the City tree.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The second biggest attraction at Pittston, besides the arrival of Santa Claus, was the lighting of the City tree.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

PITTSTON – The City of Pittston held a Christmas Toy Truck parade and welcomed Santa Claus’ arrival followed by the official tree lighting by the 2023 Christmas Ambassador Shannon Bailey.