- Last Updated on Thursday, 31 August 2017 04:04
By Jill Runfola
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, the Monessen Fire Dept. #1 hosted the Annual Western Pennsylvania Firemen's Association Convention. A parade of fire trucks, classic cars, politicians, bagpipers, and marching bands travelled down Donner Ave., from 12th street to the Social Hall.
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| Fire Chief Joe Altemara and wife Nicolette. Nicolette deserves credit for planning the Festival and Parade. |
Over 100 vehicles took part in the parade. A firemen’s festival followed outside the Social Hall at Eastgate 15 in Monessen, with plenty of food and refreshments. The band 'Adorabulls' entertained guests with live 80’s rock music, and a Fireworks show concluded the evening at 10 pm.
The Convention is held in a different city throughout Western Pennsylvania every year.
