Press photos by Dana Grubb Live holiday music filled Main Street Dec. 20 as the Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band performed many holiday favorites to entertain shoppers busily looking for the perfect holiday gifts. Band members said the group is based in Allentown and includes about 25 musicians. For the 2020 holiday season, which has been hampered by COVID and public health restrictions, the band appeared courtesy of the Music Performance Trust Fund and the musicians union. Above: Members of the Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band perform popular holiday songs in the Historic Hotel Bethlehem's parking lot.

Italian-American #2: The Lehigh Valley Italian-American Band is based in Allentown and although only a handful were playing, there are about 25 musicians total who participate at various events.