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Light Up Night
Pittsburgh, PA · Holiday
- When
- November 21, 2026
- Where
- Cultural District, Downtown · Pittsburgh · PA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
Light Up Night kicks off Pittsburgh's holiday season each November with tree lightings, live music, ice skating, and fireworks across downtown and the Cultural District. The tradition dates back over six decades. It draws large crowds downtown on the Saturday before Thanksgiving week.
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