Yes, Perry Como and Bobby Vinton both come from Canonsburg Pa. Bobby refuses to say that he does and that is why Perry got the statue! It even plays his music! lol
There really isn't much to this statue at all but the town of Canonsburg is cool. Go to Sarris Candy for ice-cream and chocolate. Visit McDonalds and they have the items and history from Perry Como and Bobby Vinton who are both from Canonsburg. There really isn't much there except the 'Baveran Festival' in October and Canonsburg puts on an awesome display of fireworks and entertainment on the 4th but I recommend go to Mt. Washington to see fireworks (only 25 mins. away to Pittsburgh)
クリスマスのイベントにいったら、サンタの帽子と赤いマフラーをしていました。とても有名な地元出身の歌手の像だそうです。少し小さめですが、町の中心に建てられ今でも愛されていることを物語っていました。
Am old enough to remember Perry Como and it's somewhat of a shame to find this statue in the middle of a dead town surrounded by small strip centers, vacant storefronts and dilapidated homes. If you're a fan, grab a picture and drive on, not much else to see.
I love poking fun at a review of something like this. It is an outdoor statute that does exactly what you expect it would do. It stands there. The birds visit and ocasionally leave a calling card.
Perry Como, the pride of Canonsburg, PA was honored with this statue. It's meaningful to fans of the great crooner who was one of the first superstars of television and American pop music. While it's not a destination for most people, anyone coming to Canonsburg to visit Sarris Candies or to watch the famous 4th of July Parade (ranked #2 in the Commonwealth) might want to drop by to see it. What's fun is that the statue is occasionally seen decorated with seasonal attire: a Santa hat for Christmas...a Pittsburgh Steelers Terrible Towel during football season - you get the picture.
Sarris Candies, Antique Shops, Trolley Museum, Oktoberfest . . . there are so many other reasons to come to Canonsburg. The status is not one of them. Perry didn't even come to see it! Come to Canonsburg for the other sites and stop at the statue if you must, but don't complain to me if you are let down.
When you see a statue that is all you get but having the music added makes it great! Canonsburg adding the music did a great job.
If you travel to Canonsburg, Pa. to see the statue of Perry you must be a huge fan. You will also be the only person there so if you make the trip at least get the best pizza anywhere in Pittsburgh a few blocks away at Sam's Pizza. Then go next door to Sarri's candy and load up on the best chocolate in the US and have a hot fudge Sunday too. You might a s well just forget the statue just go to Canonsburg to eat.
If you're a Perry fan, this tribute is worth a visit. It's not the largest or most impressive statue you'll see, but it certainly warms the heart of those who love his music. And the photo ops are great to send home to friends and family.