Decorated snow plows highlight Bethel Park Community Day parade
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Contest winners march in the Community Day parade.
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Mia Bullister of Venturing Crew 9228, affiliated with Boy Scout Troop 228, presents the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance during Bethel Park Community Day.
Tim Moury, Bethel Park Council president, drives Alicia Tavani-Candela druing the Community Day parade. The owner of No Limits Martial Arts is a four-time world taekwondo champion who has competed twice on NBC-TV's "American Ninja Warrior."
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A colorful celebration of Bethel Park’s sports teams was one of the winning designs.
Colton and Rachel Colella get a view of the parade near the Bethel Park High School entrance off Church Road.
Members of Bethel Park High School's Bethettes march in the Community Day parade.
Cory Cotter, left, and Leann Rendulic wait with Daisy for the Community Day Parade to reach them.
Members of the Bethel Park High School marching band participate in the Community Day parade.
With their collection of fundraising flamingos are Bethel Park High School varsity girls' volleyball team members, from left, Lucia Coccagno, Delaney Thomas, Abby Neal, Megan Cunningham, Maya Hudson, Mia Coccagno and Alexa Psotka.
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Bethel Park cheerleaders participate in the Community Day parade.
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Grace Bair cozies up to a friendly pooch during Community Day.
Bethel Park Junior Cheerleaders march in the Community Day parade.
Bethel Park municipal manager Laurence Christian and his family take part in the Community Day parade.
Bethel Park Councilman Mark O'Brien sings "The Star-Spangled Banner."
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Mayor Jack Allen flashes a smile during the Community Day parade.
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Bethel Park Junior Cheerleaders coach Emily Nuovo gives daughter Bella a hug during the Community Day parade.
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Molly Walsh leads the Pledge of Allegiance, along with Jennifer Nestler, Scoutmaster of Venturing Crew 9228 and assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 228, based at Christ United Methodist Church in Bethel Park.
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District Judge Ronald Arnoni waves along the parade route.
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Trent and Michelle Montana get ready to watch the Community Day parade.
Vintage vehicles line up for the Rev 'Em Up for Kids Car Cruise, held during Community Day.
Folks from Fairytale Princess Visits get ready to greet Community Day guests.
Snow plows usually stay put during the summer, but a dozen of them participated in the Bethel Park Community Day parade.
This year’s route from the municipal building to Bethel Park High School featured the business parts of the public works department vehicles decorated for the occasion, thanks to local elementary students and an art teacher from West Mifflin.
Chris Galiyas answered a call by Susie Dolinar, Bethel Park’s public works director, to assist in bringing the youngsters’ ideas to fruition.
She was inspired by a magazine article to start a Design-a-Plow competition, for which 250 local elementary students submitted designs. Three winners were selected from students in first through fourth grades.
Galiyas worked during the summer on doing the decorating, and by Sept. 14, the plows were ready for Community Day.
A cloudy, humid morning gave way to afternoon sun as Bethel Park residents and their guests enjoyed the event, which kicked off with the parade, followed by a flag ceremony presented by local Scouts. Councilman Mark O’Brien sang “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the day was ready to proceed.
Presumably, the snow plows won’t be hitting the streets again for quite a while. But as October nears, the prospect looms.