Pittsburgh Light Up Night 2022: Safety Plans In Place For Huge Event

PITTSBURGH, PA — With typically large crowds headed Downtown for the 61st annual Highmark Light Up Night festivities on Saturday, the city Department of Public Safety has detailed its plans to attempt to keep revelers safe while enjoying live music, family-friendly entertainment, tree lighting and fireworks.

Pittsburgh police officers assigned to 12-hour shifts will work with their local law enforcement partners, including the Pennsylvania State Police, Allegheny County Police, and Pittsburgh Regional Transit to provide security.

Pittsburgh Outreach workers will also be on hand, working in cooperation with city police. In addition, the Pittsburgh EMS Bureau will provide extra medic units, including motorcycles, in
case of medical emergencies. River Rescue crews will be patrolling the rivers to provide added security for those enjoying the events on and near the water.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will oversee the fireworks grand finale by Zambelli at 9:30 p.m. at the Allegheny Overlook on Fort Duquesne Boulevard, after which Pittsburgh Police will help direct attendees to the main egress route from the event along Liberty Avenue.

"We urge everyone to assist our Public Safety personnel by remaining aware of road restrictions and following the traffic flow at the end of the evening to ensure a safe and efficient route home," Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said.

Road closures and parking restrictions will begin at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 in the areas bordering the main event corridor along Fort Duquesne Boulevard from Stanwix Street to Seventh Street, Stanwix and Liberty, Penn Avenue and Sixth Street, and Fifth Avenue at Liberty.