Santa To Make Early Stop In Cranberry

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — Santa must be very fond of Cranberry, seeing as how he annually makes an appearance in the township long before loading up his sleigh on Christmas Eve.

This year's Santa's First Stop will occur Nov. 17 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the township municipal center. The even will feature crafts, games, food trucks, live reindeer, caroling and more.

At 6 p.m., crafts and games will be set up in the municipal center gym. Throughout the building, trees and wreaths will be on display as part of the Cranberry Township Community Chest’s Christmas Tree Gallery.

A holiday light display will be set up outside the building, where live reindeer will also be on hand. Food and drinks will be available from Nothing Bundt Cakes, Dairy Queen, Fun Fore All, The Flame BBQ, Revival Chili, Hot Shot Dog Co. and the Cranberry Lion's Club.

Cranberry Township EMS will be holding a “Stuff Our Ambulance” drive to benefit Toys for Tots located at the municipal center entrance. Attendees are asked to bring a new toy to make a child’s holiday a little brighter.

The Dutilh United Methodist Church Choir will perform from 6:15-6:50 p.m. inside, setting the stage for Santa Claus’ arrival at 7 p.m. on the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Company’s antique fire engine. Santa and Mrs. Claus will depart to continue their holiday preparations at 7:30 p.m.