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🎄🥁 West Chester Christmas Parade Returns This Friday

🎅 West Bradford Fire Company Hosts Breakfast With Santa

🥁 Celebrate the Season at the Coatesville Christmas Parade

🎻 Annual Holiday Concert to Light Up WCU

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West Chester Christmas Parade Returns This Friday

WEST CHESTER, PA — The bond between Caln Township, Pennsylvania, and Calne, England, dates back to 1982, reflecting a shared heritage that has been strengthened over decades through cultural exchanges and joint activities. This Thanksgiving, the Mayor of Calne, Jon Fisher, sent a message of goodwill to his counterparts across the Atlantic. He highlighted the unique friendship that continues to grow between the two towns, aligning with the themes of gratitude and community that define Thanksgiving. The message serves as a reminder of the enduring connection and mutual respect between these sister communities.

West Bradford Fire Company Hosts Breakfast With Santa

WEST BRADFORD TWP — Saturday, December 7, the West Bradford Fire Company will welcome families to its main station in Marshallton for the annual Breakfast with Santa. Running from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., the event features a warm and inviting breakfast prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary, with a menu that includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, and toast.

Santa Claus will make a special appearance, delighting children and creating memorable moments for the season. All proceeds from the event will go toward supporting the Fire Company, offering attendees a chance to celebrate the holidays while giving back to a vital community organization. Admission can be paid at the door.

Celebrate the Season at the Coatesville Christmas Parade

COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a long-standing tradition with roots in the 1950s, returns this Saturday, December 7, at 10 a.m. The event will take place along Lincoln Highway, starting at Strode Avenue and ending at 11th Avenue. Participants will line up at 9 a.m., and judging for various categories will occur before and during the parade.

Originally organized by the Coatesville chapter of the JAYCEES, the parade was discontinued in the late 1980s but was revived in 1994 by community members with the support of local organizations. Today, it is a nonprofit effort that relies on donations from businesses, philanthropic groups, and residents.

Each year, the parade features marching bands, festive floats, school groups, antique vehicles, emergency responders, and more. Thousands of spectators gather to experience the vibrant displays and welcome Santa Claus as he officially marks the start of the holiday season. The Coatesville Christmas Parade is a proud celebration of community spirit and holiday joy.

103rd Annual Holiday Concert to Light Up WCU

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Wells School of Music will hold its 103rd Annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 7, at 3 p.m., in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall. Directed by Professor Ryan Kelly, this cherished tradition unites the university and the wider community in a celebration of the season.

Nearly 200 students will take the stage, performing with the university’s choirs, the WCU Symphony Orchestra, and the Criterions Jazz Ensemble. The program features beloved holiday pieces like Deck the Hall and Silent Night, with a special solo performance of O Holy Night by Senior Vocal Performance major Joseph Galdi. Attendees will also enjoy caroling accompanied by the hall’s Skinner organ.

The 90-minute concert is a visual and auditory feast, with poinsettias, greenery, and lights adorning the stage. Tickets are $14 and can be purchased at www.wcupatix.com

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