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WILKES-BARRE &#8212; The city will host its annual Christmas parade on Nov. 21 followed by a tree lighting ceremony on Public Square.The parade starts at 3 p.m. and will be broadcast live by Service Electric Broad Band Wilkes-Barre and WYLN TV 35. Pre-parade coverage begins at 2:45 p.m. For more details, please visit www.wylntv.com.&#8220;The City of Wilkes-Barre&#8217;s Christmas Parade and lighting of the magnificent tree on Public Square is always a wonderful family event that entertains thousands of people downtown throughout the day,&#8221; said Mayor Tom Leighton. &#8220;All are invited to attend this time honored holiday tradition and enjoy the spirit of the season.&#8221;The schedule of events for the day are:&#8226; 11 a.m. storytelling at Barnes &amp; Noble. Children of all ages will be enchanted by a classic Christmas tale told by Mrs. Claus.&#8226; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. holiday face painting by Just Plain Crazy Face Art on Public Square&#8226; 1 p.m. YOUniversal Suzuki Strings at the F.M. Kirby Center&#8226; 2 p.m. Christmas carol sing-a-long with Ruthy Stock on the reviewing stand in front of the former location of Martz Trailways on Public Square&#8226; 3 p.m. Wilkes-Barre&#8217;s Christmas parade begins at the intersection of South and South Main streets and proceeds to Public Square. Visit www.wilkes-barre.pa.us for the parade line ups after Nov 18.&#8226; Immediately after the parade, tree lighting on Public Square by the mayor and Santa Claus.Boscov&#8217;s will once again sponsor $5 photos with Santa to benefit Valley Santa. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and hot dogs from the Salvation Army and the Wilkes-Barre Lions Club on Public Square.For more information about the parade and related activities, please call Liza Prokop at (570) 208-4149 or at lprokop@wilkes-barre.pa.us<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta>Times Leader staff report</bylineMeta></div>

Wilkes-Barre Christmas parade and festivities set for Nov. 21