Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2017: Prepare To Have A Blast

PITTSBURGH, PA - It’s officially called Comcast Light Up Night. But an entire day of activities is planned for Nov. 17, the day Pittsburgh kicks off the start of the holiday season with the annual event that brings tens of thousands of people Downtown.

The events include performances by national recording artist Andy Grammer, YouTube sensation Maggie Lindemann and local rock legend Joe Grushecky; tree-lighting ceremonies throughout the day; ice skating at the PPG Plaza rink and the traditional fireworks finale.

If you feel like shelling out $100, you can get a bird’s-eye view of the fireworks as part of “Blast!” a new VIP event that includes a rooftop tour of the 64-story U.S. Steel Tower.

The 6th annual People’s Gas Holiday Market returns to Market Square, with many holiday gifts available from multiple vendors. Children can get their picture taken with St. Nick there as well by visiting Santa’s House.

Here’s the Downtown tree-lighting schedule:

• 11:30 a.m.: Allegheny County Courthouse tower and tree lighting

• Noon: U.S. Steel Tower Dedication of the Crèche

• 5 p.m.: City County Building tree lighting

• 5:30 p.m.: PPG Plaza tree lighting

• 5:45 p.m.: One Oxford Centre tree lighting

• 5:45 p.m. Santa Lights BNY Mellon Season of Lights in Market Square

Further details on the 57th annual Light Up Night can be found by clicking the link.

Photo: Associated Press.