Nov 14, 2007 5:46 pm US/Eastern
KDKA Guide: Light Up Night 2007
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ―
Happy Holidays Pittsburgh! The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is kicking off the season with Light Up Night on November 16th. KDKA has your guide to everything you need to know to "Experience the Holiday Season Downtown."
The Golden Triangle will be transformed into a winter wonderland and host thousands of people. But, don't let the construction fool you… officials say the area will be ready. Streets will be closed for the festivities and there will be changes in transportation. Here is what you need to know:
More:
Experience The Holiday Season Downtown
Downtown Construction Makes Way For Santa Claus
Light Up Night Closures and Detours:
--Street Closures: Map
Street Closures on Thursday, Nov. 15
7 p.m.
--New Penn Avenue (Starting at Two Gateway Center to Commonwealth Place)
--Liberty Eastbound/Westbound (Stanwix to Commonwealth)
Street Closures on Light Up Night, Friday, Nov. 16
1 - 9 p.m.
--All Market Square side streets (Market Square, Graeme, McMasters Way and Delray between Forbes and Liberty)
-- Forbes Avenue between Wood Street and Stanwix Street
6 - 9 p.m.
--Liberty Avenue from Fifth Avenue Extension to Stanwix Street
--Penn Avenue from Cecil Way to Stanwix Street
--Stanwix Street between Stanwix Street Garage and Fourth Avenue (The Stanwix Garage will remain open)
6 - 8:30 p.m.
--Smithfield Street between Fifth Avenue and Fourth Avenue
Detours: On Thursday, Nov. 15, and Friday, Nov. 16, the Port Authority buses will be detoured. Visit the Port Authority website for a complete listing.
Parking:
--Downtown Parking: Map
--Information on Downtown City-Owned Parking Garages and Spaces: List of Downtown Garages
--Downtown City-Owned Parking Garages and Spaces: Map
--Downtown Alco Parking Garages: List
The city-owned parking garages and many Alco operated garages will have free parking on the following dates to accommodate shopping needs.
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Friday, Nov. 23
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Saturday, Nov. 24
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Saturday, Dec. 1
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Saturday, Dec. 8
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Saturday, Dec. 15
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Saturday, Dec. 22
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Here is a
list of participating garages.
Come downtown and usher in the holiday season in true Pittsburgh fashion. Here are several of the Light Up Night Events!
-Macy's Fireworks Finale, Gateway Center Corridor
9 p.m. - The fireworks will be set to holiday music.
-Winter Wonderland and Santa Spectacular
Gateway Plaza Winter Wonderland: 3-7 p.m.
Santa Spectacular presented by Toyota Tundra: 6:15-7 p.m. with a fireworks finale at 7 p.m. CBS Radio presents Santa's Winter Wonderland with booths and lots of goodies.
For a listing of events visit: Santa Spectacular -The Rink @ PPG Plaza
The Rink will open at 5 p.m.
Adults: $7, Children and Seniors: $6
Skate Rental $3
PPG Place: Schedule
-Gingerbread House and Train Display @ PPG Place
6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Retail Level, Wintergarden
PPG Place: Schedule
-Holiday Fountain Shows, Station Square
This is the final day for the fountain at Bessemer Court until Spring 2008.
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-Bessemer Court Tree Lighting & Santa's Arrival @ Station Square Santa is scheduled to arrive on his special train.
5 p.m., Bessemer Court
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-Charlie Brown & Snoopy Arrival with Jingle Bell Rock Singers, Station Square
7:30 p.m.
Main Stage on
Station Square Drive
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-Meet and greet Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Station Square
8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Commerce Court Fountain
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square -Meet & Greet Santa, Station Square
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Freight House Shops
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-NIGHT LIGHTS Light Up!, Station Square
5 p.m., Bessemer Court/Station Square Drive
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-Jingle Bell Rock Show, Station Square
8:30 p.m., Commerce Court Stage
Listing of Light Up Night Festivities in Station Square
-Market Square Events, Market Square
Duquesne Light illuminates the square at
7 p.m.
Throughout the night there will be food, live music, street performers, a scavenger hunt and children's games.
More: Duquesne Light
-Holiday Happenings, Fifth Avenue Place
Including:
Live musical performances, 5-9 p.m.
Virtual North Pole, 5-9 p.m.
Unity Tree Lighting & Santa Spectacular Show, 6:15-7 p.m.
For more information and a complete list of holiday happenings visit: Fifth Avenue Place -Light Up Night, One Oxford Centre
5:30-9 p.m.
Holiday tree lights up at 5:45 p.m. and festivities begin at 6 p.m.
For more information call: 412-391-5300 -This Wonderful Life, Pittsburgh Public Theater, O'Reilly Theater
8 p.m.
For More Information: Pittsburgh Public Theater
Mt. Washington has several restaurants that will let you get a bird's eye view of the fireworks on Light Up Night. Make your reservations now.
Bella Vista Ristorante Italiano
412-431-1660 or visit: Bella Vista
Georgetowne Inn
412-481-4424 or visit: Georgetowne Inn
Grandview
Saloon
412-431-1400 or visit:
Grandview Saloon
Isabela on
Grandview
412-431-5882 or visit: Isabela on Grandview
LeMont Restaurant
Light Up Night Reservations:
5 p.m. (out by 6:30 p.m. )
7 p.m. (stay for Light Up Night)
412-431-3100 or visit: LeMont Restaurant
Monterey
Bay
Fish Grotto
412-481-4414 or visit:
Monterey Bay
The
Shiloh
412-431-4000 or visit:
The Shiloh
Tin Angel
412-381-1919 or visit:
Tin Angel KDKA Holiday Section:
KDKA.com/Holidays Check out more about the what's going on this holiday season in Downtown Pittsburgh: Local Officials Unveil Holiday Season Plans
KDKA's John Cater reports Construction Won't Hinder Light Up Night
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