Ryann Fernandes receives a handmade reindeer balloon animal from JustinCredible of Incredible Parties at the West Pittston Santa Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8.
                                 Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

Ryann Fernandes receives a handmade reindeer balloon animal from JustinCredible of Incredible Parties at the West Pittston Santa Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>Members of the Wyoming Area High School band participated in the West Pittston parade and performed a few numbers at the borough Christmas tree at Wyoming and Delaware Avenues.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

Members of the Wyoming Area High School band participated in the West Pittston parade and performed a few numbers at the borough Christmas tree at Wyoming and Delaware Avenues.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>The line was long for balloon animals by JustinCredible of Incredible Parties at the West Pittston Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

The line was long for balloon animals by JustinCredible of Incredible Parties at the West Pittston Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

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<p>While children pose for a photo, Santa Claus gives a big thumbs up at the West Pittston Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 8.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

While children pose for a photo, Santa Claus gives a big thumbs up at the West Pittston Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

<p>There was plenty of cookies and hot chocolate served at the West Pittston Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.</p>
                                 <p>Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch</p>

There was plenty of cookies and hot chocolate served at the West Pittston Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.

Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

WEST PITTSTON — The annual Santa Claus Parade was held on Sunday, Dec. 8, welcoming Santa Claus. Hot chocolate and cookies were served, the Wyoming Area Band performed, the borough tree was lit, and a balloon artist was busy making Christmas creations. The children had a chance to sit with Santa Claus.