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the biggest partyof the year!
the biggest partyof the year!
DowntownPittsburgh.com/Holidays
Friday, November 17
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites you tocelebrate the of�cial kickoff to the Holiday Season with
FREE high-quality entertainment activities, music, magic,and memories all across the Golden Triangle.
Official Tree Lightings & Ceremonies11:30 a.m. Allegheny County Courthouse Tower & Tree Lighting12:00 p.m. U.S. Steel Tower Dedication of the Crèche5:00 p.m. City County Building Tree Lighting5:30 p.m. PPG Plaza Tree Lighting5:45 p.m. One Oxford Centre Tree Lighting5:45 p.m. BNY Mellon Season of Lights Countdown7:00 p.m. Highmark Unity Tree Lighting with Rooftop Fireworks
information boothsMarket SquareLiberty Avenue & Sixth StreetStanwix Street & Penn AvenueFt Duquesne Boulevard at Seventh Street
food vendorsEQT Plaza (on Liberty Avenue)Penn Avenue ExtensionFt. Duquesne Boulevard & Seventh Street
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EVENT LOCATIONSBNY Mellon Fireworks Finale Viewing LocationFifth Avenue PlacePPG PlaceOne Oxford CentreComcast Main Stage BNY Mellon New Music StageTotal Sports Rockin’ Blues StageEQT Jazzmasters Stage at EQT PlazaBNY Mellon Season of Lights/Peoples GasHoliday Market/Market Square StageHeinz HallCity Hall Unity Tree
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comcast light up night entertainmentcomcast light up night entertainmentComcast Main Stage Ft. Duquesne Boulevard at Ninth Street
This stage is going to be the place to be for exciting entertainment culminating with national recording artist Andy Grammer. With hits like: “Fine By Me, ”Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep Your Head Up,””Fresh Eyes,” and the new hit “Give Love,” just to name a few - everyone will be singing along to the good time vibes of Andy and his band. Two of Pittsburgh’s hottest local acts will round out the night. You won’t want to miss the rock ‘n roll of Meeting of Important People who have been featured on numerous
national TV shows, as well as JD Eicher who features personal songs of love, hope and acceptance. This stage will also offer an excellent view of the BNY Mellon Fireworks Finale.
6:00 p.m. Meeting of Important People | 7:00 p.m. JD Eicher | 8:30 p.m. Andy Grammer
BNY Mellon New Music Stage Ft. Duquesne Boulevard at Sixth Street
This is the stage to pay attention to if you want to catch some amazing up-and-comers! With more than 24 million views of her fun, unique songs, Maggie Lindemann is best known for her hit “Pretty Girl.” Along with Maggie, you can catch some local Pittsburghers who are making quite a stir at clubs and festivals throughout the region, as well as opening for national touring acts. Don’t miss Emerson Jay’s catchy synth pop sensibilities and The Buckle Downs funky soul and rock.
6:00 p.m. Emerson Jay | 7:00 p.m. Buckle Downs | 8:30 p.m. Maggie Lindemann
Total SportsRockin’ Blues StageStanwix Street at Penn Avenue
If you love Steel Town Rock & Roll, then this is the stage for you! Featuring Pittsburgh iconic musicians Joe Grushecky, Jeff Jimmerson, and Lyndsey Smith and Soul Distribution. Stanwix Street will be a party all night long with bluesy rock, the Highmark Unity Tree Lighting, and food trucks!
6:00 p.m. Jeff Jimerson and Airborne | 7:00 p.m. Lighting of the Highmark Unity Tree7:30 p.m. Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers | 8:30 p.m. Lyndsey Smith andSoul Distribution
EQT Jazzmasters Stage EQT Plaza
Get your vibe on at the EQT Jazzmasters stage inEQT Plaza. This intimate venue is the perfect place on Comcast Light Up Night to enjoy world class jazz andis programmed in partnership with the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. The incomparable Etta Cox, who has been named “Pittsburgh’s Best Jazz Vocalist” for the past 8 years will be leading the MCG Jazz All Stars through classic jazz, swing and contemporary favorites. The Django Festival All Stars emerged from New York City’s Django Reinhardt
Festival and follow in the footsteps of 1930’s and 40’s Hot Jazz traditions, but move it forward with original, swinging compositions.
6:00 p.m. Django Festival All Stars | 7:00 & 8:00 p.m. MCG Jazz All Stars featuring:Tania Grubbs – vocals, Etta Cox - vocals, Cliff Barnes - piano,Paul Thompson - bass, James Johnson - drums, Jared Sims – saxophones
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Comcast Main StageFt. Duquesne Boulevard and Ninth Street
BNY MellonNew Music StageFt. Duquesne Boulevard and Sixth Street
Total Sports Rockin’ Blues StageStanwix Street and Penn Avenue
EQT Jazzmasters StageEQT Plaza on Liberty Avenue
One Oxford Centre
Fifth Avenue Place
PPG Place
peoples Gas Holiday Market
Point State Park
meeting of important people
JD Eicher
Andy Grammer
Emerson JayBuckle Downs
Maggie Lindemann
9:38 p.m. BNY Mellon Fireworks Finale
Jeff Jimmerson and airborne Lighting ofthe HighmarkUnity Tree Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers
lyndsey smith and soul distribution
django festival all stars
MCG jazz all stars
The Rick Gallagher TrioFree Horse Drawn Carriage Rides / Santa’s Reindeer and Free Activities
Fifth Avenue Freeze & FestivitiesRoger Barbour Jazz Quartet
east end kids
cross current
4:45-5:00 RMUIsland SportsFigure Skating
People Gas Holiday Market / Season of Lights show every half hour with Chromatics Quartet
Santa Spectacular 8:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.Fireworks
5:45 p.m.- BNY Mellon Season of Lights, Santa lights the Season of Lights
5:30 American Cancer Society’s Tribute of Light/Plaza Tree Lighting
5:45 p.m. Annual Tree Lighting and Santa’s Arrival
One Oxford Centre Annual Tree Lightingand Santa’s Arrival5:45 p.m.Don’t miss the of�cial lighting of One Oxford Centre’s 30-foot Christmas Tree and childrencan welcome and share their Christmas wishes with Santa! Free Horse DrawnCarriage Rides6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Take a ride around the blockin a beautiful horse-drawn carriage. Pick up is on Fourth Avenue (last ride is at 8:45 p.m.) Santa’s Reindeer andFree Activities6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Santa’s trusty reindeer will greet you in the outdoor plaza. Free indoor activities for children include face painting, balloon art, temporary tattoos, a sel�e station, and caricatures.
City HallHoliday ToursCity County Building –414 Grant Street5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Visitors have the opportunityto tour some unique spots inthe famed city-county building, while it is decorated for the holiday season!
Fifth Avenue PlaceUnity Tree Lighting with Rooftop Fireworks7:00 p.m.Corner of Penn Avenueand Stanwix Steet Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, thousands of Pittsburghers and a splash of �reworks to kickoff the of�cial lighting of the historic Unity Tree - presented by Highmark Blue CrossBlue Shield.
Fifth Avenue Freeze& Festivities5:00 – 9:00 p.m.Discover Pittsburgh’s very own Winter Wonderland ice carving display featuring Arctic Ice Animals welcoming the Holidays! Get up close and snap photos with our Ice Polar Bear, Reindeer, Arctic Dog Sled including live ice carving shows by award winning master ice carver Rich Bubin of Ice Creations. You can also create your own Northern Lights Display with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh or get an airbrush tattoo! You won’t want to miss holiday balloon art with the balloon elf. The Shops and Food Court will also be open until 9:00 p.m. with many eateries open later.
Live Musical Performances4:30 – 6:30 p.m.Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.Cross/Current
PPG PlacePPG Place Plaza and Ice Rink11:00 a.m. - midnightThe Mass Mutual PittsburghIce Rink is Downtown’s only outdoor skating rink. MagicIce USA is donating $1 ofeach skate admission to the American Cancer Society.
RMU Island SportsFigure Skating 4:45 – 5:00 p.m.Kick off the holiday seasonwith an on-ice “Rockin Christmas” skating show.
East End Kids 5:00 p.m.This talented local group kicks off the evening’s festivities with a dazzling performance.
American Cancer Society’s Tribute of Light/PlazaTree Lighting5:30 – 6:00 p.m.The plaza will glow as over300 people carry hand-held Tribute of Light Memorials, dedicated to someone touched by cancer. The ceremony culminates with the lighting of the breathtaking 65-foot Plaza Christmas tree by seven-year-old Gabriel Aguirre of Rayburn Township, Armstrong County. All proceeds bene�t the American Cancer Society.
Market SquareBNY Mellon Season of Lights5:45 p.m.Countdown with Santa as he �ips the giant switch to the dazzling BNY Mellon Seasonof Lights Display.
Peoples Gas Holiday MarketLive Musical PerformancesEvery half hour MarketSquare will be transformedwith a glittering wonderland show synchronized with high-energy music performances by Vocal Con�uence.
Heinz HallPittsburgh Symphony Orchestra PerformancesBeginning at 7:00 p.m., the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will perform several free thirty-minute sets featuring holiday classics including pieces from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride.
Comcast ActivationMake sure you stop by the X�nity Experience located on the Andy Warhol Bridge where you can check out innovative, interactive experiences. Also,be on the lookout for Comcast Street Team ambassadorswho will have special holiday-themed giveaways.
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