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St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival continues the tradition

Bill Schackner
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Some festival-goers stayed in the shade under the tent seeking refreshments Saturday at the St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friends in Lower Burrell.
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Steven Vance performs Saturday at the St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friends in Lower Burrell.
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Dave Endlich, 35, of Lower Burrell and son, Noah, 1, are seen on the church grounds outside the bounce castle at the St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friends in Lower Burrell on Saturday.
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Lisa Mroziak of Candy Cottage in Lower Burrell works her booth at the St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival of Friendship in Lower Burrell.
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A line of customers 12 deep awaits a turn to be served at Hauss’s BBQ truck at the St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival of Friendship in Lower Burrell.
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Sarah Springer, 7, brother Onyx, 4, of Lower Burrell, ride the train Saturday at the St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friends in Lower Burrell.
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A 50-50 raffle was among the offerings Saturday at the St. Margaret Mary Festival of Friends in Lower Burrell.

The St. Margaret Mary Parish Festival of Friendship capped off its annual two-day fundraiser on Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. on parish grounds in Lower Burrell.

A summer tradition stretching back decades, the event featured kids’ rides such as the inflatable whip and train, as well as other youthful activities. Every child was assured a prize.

For older festival-goers, games of chance including chuck-a-luck were available. There were raffles and a bake sale.

As evening approached, electric violinist Steve Vance entertained the gathering.

Jumbo franks and hot sausage, barbecued pulled chicken sandwiches, ravioli, pizza and other Italian fare were being served up to tempt palates. Candy, flavored ice, and funnel cakes were there to tempt, too.

The weather cooperated with event planners. Skies were sunny and temperature in the upper 70s during the day with no rain forecast into the night.

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