Jul 3, 2008 1:53 pm US/Eastern
Three Rivers Regatta Kicks Off On The North Shore
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
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The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is being held on the North Shore this year.
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An annual Pittsburgh favorite, the Three Rivers Regatta, is kicking off today on the North Shore just in time for, of course, the Fourth of July.
The festivities got underway at 10 a.m. and run through Friday. The Regatta is moving to the North Shore this year.
"We're back on the North Shore because we think it's the best place for a regatta event," said regatta official, Mike Dongilli. "Everything is up and coming here on the North Shore, and in terms of rebranding the Regatta and basically repositioning it, this year, we thought this was the prime location to do so."
There are plenty of water events planned for the celebration including a rowing competition, jet/water ski stunt shows and the return of the F1 ChampBoat Grand Prix Series.
"We don't require big stadiums and big expensive arenas, this riverfront is our natural marine stadium," says Mike Schriefer, the president of the F-1 ChampBoat Series. "I think this is what sets Pittsburgh kind of apart from other markets. This is a beautiful downtown marine stadium."
Concerts and great food are also part of the event, and a U.S. Air Force Flyover is also planned.
The Zambelli Fireworks and Laser Show will wrap up the festivities on Friday night at 9:30 p.m.
Links: 
ThreeRiversRegatta.net | Events Schedule | Concert Line-UpStay with KDKA for all the latest from the Three Rivers Regatta.
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