PARKERSBURG — For three decades, Holiday in the Park has transformed City Park into — if not a winter wonderland in years when snow is lacking — a Christmastime destination.
The lighted displays were the idea of local insurance agent Dan McPherson, who passed away in May.
“This was his baby. He started it, and I think there were five people the first time they had it,” said Jonelle Crooks-Merritt, secretary of the Holiday in the Park board…