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SOMERSET, Pa. – It appears people have a ubiquitous desire to kick off the Christmas holiday season with a major event after Thanksgiving.

In Somerset County, a parade followed by the lighting of an enormous Christmas tree Saturday at the County courthouse marked an arguably cinematic kick-off to the Christmas season. ×

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