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Downtown Pittsburgh Kicks off Expanded Holiday Celebration!
Free limited-edition souvenir ornament with a donation!
The 12th annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ will provide more vendors than ever before with wooden chalets brimming with high-quality gifts that offer both international flair and local charm. The Holiday Market will sprint from 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on opening day. Stop by DowntownPittsburgh.com/holidays for complete hours. As an exclusive for grand opening night, shoppers will receive a limited-edition souvenir ornament from Peoples Gas with a donation to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Meal Bank. Plus, Peoples will correspond the first $5,000 raised for the food bank!
Grand Opening Friday, November 17 | Schedule of Events
The holidays kick into gear Downtown with special gifts, stay music, and a chance to take home a gift card worth up to $500! The Peoples Gas Holiday Market opens with Merry Karaoke, where every singer takes home a prize. See schedule below; find more details and updates throughout the season on downtownpittsburgh.com/holidays.
MARKET SQUARE
11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. People
Christmas is a season for making memories. One of the simplest ways for making lasting holiday memories is to enjoy some of the area’s most beloved holiday traditions. To help you, we’ve come up with our top-10 things to do during the holidays.
Light Up Night
Start the season off right by joining in the festivities of Light Up Night. The evening is jam-packed with events including the arrival of Santa Claus and a grand fireworks finale. This spectacular event sets the stage for a fantastic holiday season.
The Crèche
Pittsburgh is home to the world’s only authorized replica of the crèche in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. This magnificent, life-sized Nativity was unveiled in 1999 and has since become one of the most visited destinations during the Christmas season. This glorious depiction of the first Christmas will awe both young and old alike and best depicts “the reason for the season.”
The Rink at PPG Place
Think you have to head to Rockefeller Center to skate amongst skyscrapers? Think again. The Rink at PPG Place is a magical place. Skaters glide around an enormous lighted Christmas tree in the center of the rink. It is particularly breathtaking at night
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — It's time to kick off the holiday season in Pittsburgh. It's the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership's annual Light Up Night weekend and there is plenty to do and thousands of lights to see.
"I'm encouraging you right now to find that inner elf and get ready because we have the best holiday season lineup ever for you this year," Jeremy Waldrup, of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, said.
Pittsburgh police said they're ready for the biggest event of the year. Half of the uniform division will be Downtown, where all of the action is expected to be. Every year the event draws thousands of people to the heart of Pittsburgh.
"That's really the plan there, is to basically be prepared for all aspects of the types of calls we may get down there," said Richard Ford, Pittsburgh police's assistant chief of operations.
When is Light Up Night in Pittsburgh?
Light Up Night 2024 is scheduled for the evening of Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Pittsburgh will start lighting up the trees once it gets dark.
What time is Pittsburgh lighting up its trees?
The first tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the City-County Building on Grant Street. As par
Holiday fun guide: More than 50 family events to ring in the holidays in Pittsburgh
We know Thanksgiving hasn’t arrived quite yet. But it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Pittsburgh. The winter holidays are approaching and these themed events will get us all into the spirit of the season with light displays, dancing sugarplums and Santas galore.
Here’s what’s on tap:
Nov. 15-22: “A Musical Nutcracker,” South Park Theatre
The traditional holiday story arrives in musical form, complete with the mysterious Mr. Drosselmeier, the Rat King and a nutcracker that’s brought to life. Tickets are $10, $6 for students.
Nov. 15-Jan. 1: Holiday Lights, Kennywood Park
Kennywood dazzles with an animated Holiday Reflections Light Show, more than 25 amusement rides and an all-new entertainment lineup. Meet Santa, Rudolph and pals from the North Pole. Savor holiday-themed treats and hot drinks. Tickets start at $19.99.
Nov. 15-Jan. 12: Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience, Pittsburgh Zoo
Wild Illuminations combines all we loved about the Asian Lantern Festival and Zoo Lights. You will find handmade silk and steel structures, plus more than a m
Pittsburgh puts on the lights during the holiday season! With the Christmas Market, Santas Around the World and just to take in the holiday displays and lights, there’s a lot to see and do in downtown Pittsburgh.
The holiday season reminds us how important it is to discover joy in our lives, our families and friends, and in our communities. Strolling around downtown Pittsburgh will definitely bring you some childlike joy!
The Christmas Market Is All About the Holiday Season
It’s not hard to imagine you’re in a city in Europe when you stroll Pittsburgh’s Christmas Market, sponsored by People’s Gas. Cobble-stone streets immediately surround the market square, and the PPG building looks like a modern-day crystal castle!
In addition, Alpine-style wooden chalet stands fill Market Square. Inspired by the original German Christkindlmarkt), the Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ is a Pittsburgh institution every holiday season.
Grab a dinner at a local restaurant and then go shop the market, which gathers global artisans and local makers to help you fill the stockings on your list.
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