Wilkes-Barre getting into the Christmas spirit

Madonna Mantione

November 20, 2023 at 7:07 PM

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the city of Wilkes-Barre as the city is getting into the Christmas spirit.

New light-up decorations, including reindeer and sparkling ornaments, adorn the square.

PennDOT says they’re ready for upcoming winter weather

City officials say they were generously donated by several Latino businesses, including D&N Furniture, Bravo Supermarket, Tolteca Restaurant, Casa Blanca Restaurant, Taco Paraiso, Smoothie Paraiso, and Iglesia Leon De Judas.

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