WPXI Holiday Parade Tops 5 Weekend Things To Do Around Peters

PETERS TOWNSHIP, PA - For more than three decades, the WPXI-TV annual holiday parade has been a tradition attracting thousands of people. Given the lineup of performers at Saturday’s event, this year’s parade promises to be no exception.

They include Chris Jamison from the hit NBC TV show “The Voice,” Pittsburgh Penguins national anthem singer Jeff Jimerson, Mirror Image from Season 12 of “America’s Got Talent,” the Harlem Globetrotters, Joseph Sisters, the Keymakers, Kea Michaels and the Pittsburgh CLO Mini-Stars. There also will be large inflatable balloons of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Smokey the Bear, because nothing says “Merry Christmas,” like a bear with a fondness for fire prevention.

The parade takes place Nov. 25 at 9 a.m. on Liberty Avenue between Eleventh and Sixth streets.
The WPXI Holiday Parade is free.

Other Thanksgiving weekend highlights:

• Motown The Musical, Nov. 24, 1 and 8 p.m.; Nov. 25, 2 and 8 p.m. and Nov. 6, 1 and 6:30 p.m., Benedum Center, Downtown.

This musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from featherweight boxer to heavyweight music mogul who launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson and many more. Featuring classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” this performance tells the story behind some of the most unforgettable music ever recorded.
Motown The Musical tickets start at $30.

• 2017 DVE Charity Jam, Nov. 26, 6 p.m., Stage AE, North Shore

WDVE-FM’s annual charity jam features Pittsburgh rock staples such as The Clarks, Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers with special guests Donnie Iris, Kelsey Friday and Rick Witkowski, Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors and The Hawkeyes. Fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items that will be donated to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
DVE Charity Jam tickets start at $30.86.

• Mark Milovats’ Christmas in America Concert, Nov. 27, 7 p.m., Byham Theater, Downtown

Mark Milovats brings his Christmas spectacular back to the Byham with his soaring and powerful voice on more than 25 of your Christmas favorites in a performance reminiscent of Andy Williams' nostalgic shows. Mark will be joined by more than 30 of his famous Santa Belle Dancers, his 15-piece Vat Pack orchestra, the Pirate Parrot, The Duquesne University Dance Team, his special elfin choir and other surprise guests.
Mark Milovats Christmas In America Concert tickets start at $42.50.

• I Made It Market For The Holidays, Nov. 24-25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., the Waterfront, Homestead.

In the former Office Depot space next to Michael’s craft store you’ll find 100 local artisans selling all handmade wares just in time for the holidays. New this year is a bonus kids day on Sunday.
I Made It Market For The Holidays is free.

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