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Where to see holiday light displays in Central Pennsylvania, 2022

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PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — The Midstate is decking the halls for the holidays. From luminous trees to flying reindeer to dancing elves, here are several Midstate places to check out holiday light displays that absolutely “sleigh.”

Christmas in Lights, Marysville

This residence in Marysville goes all-out for Christmas each year with a drive-by and walk-thru light display open from Thanksgiving night through New Year’s. It’s free to check out, but donations are accepted. This year, donations will go to the local Oakley Twins. Learn more here.

 

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Celebrating Juneteenth? Here are some events to mark the holiday in central Pa.

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Juneteenth celebrates the day in 1865 when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This year’s observance takes on special significance amid protests across the country demanding racial equality and justice following the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Observance of the holiday is also growing with some governments — among them, Philadelphia and Montgomery County, and state driver license and photo centers — closing their offices for the day. Gov. Tom Wolf has declared the day a holiday for more than 70,000 state workers under his jurisdiction. Some businesses, including such institutions as PNC Bank, Google and the National Football League, will be closed.

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