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First Night Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · Holiday
- When
- December 31, 2026
- Where
- Cultural District, Downtown · Pittsburgh · PA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
First Night Pittsburgh fills the Cultural District with family friendly performances, art installations, and fireworks each New Year's Eve, alcohol free until the midnight countdown. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has presented the celebration for more than three decades. It draws crowds downtown to ring in the new year.
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