Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town on Sunday. While this parade certainly isn't in the same league as Macy's, the local holiday flavor will not be lost on the children in the borough.

Led by a borough police vehicle and a borough fire truck, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be seated on a sleigh, while music of the season gives a festive air. Hosted by Coplay Sports Inc., the excursion is a tradition going back decades.

Santa will deliver wrapped presents to children whose parents provide them.

Gifts can be brought to the Coplay Sports Field House Friday, 6-8 p.m., or Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

There will be goodies for girls and boys as the Santa caravan travels every street in town.

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There will be two more visits by Santa before Christmas.

The American Club of Coplay and Coplay Saengerbund will have programs at which children will receive presents. Both of these appearances are for the children of club members.

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Coplay Recreation & Welfare Association reports its annual community tree lighting brought out a large turnout.

The evening also featured a visit from Santa, the lighting of a the borough Christmas tree and a concert by the Whitehall High School Chorale.

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If you want your special Christmas gifts for the family gift-wrapped, Coplay Public Library will do just that, for a nominal fee, on Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and again 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17.

The library will also have a Christmas Story Time with a craft on Saturday at 11 a.m.

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Don't forget, for children of all ages, an Explorer Scout venture has its model train display open to the public this Saturday, noon to 4 p.m., the same hours for Dec. 20-21, and Dec. 27-28. Admission is free.