Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s Light Up Night

Source: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

The concept of "Light Up Night" took root in Pittsburgh in 1960, and this year will mark its 50th Anniversary. For the first time ever, Light Up Night will be celebrated over two nights, Nov. 19 – 20, 2010. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership has planned a one-of-a-kind celebration for the 50th Anniversary of Light Up Night. Enjoy traditional elements from the past, like tree lightings and holiday exhibits, paired with new events, including Pittsburgh's first-ever Duquesne Light Horse-drawn Candlelight Carriage Parade and the Grand Pittsburgh Celebrate Santa! Stage Show in Market Square, which will be glimmering against a backdrop of over three miles of lights. The celebration continues with the Roberto Clemente Bridge Party and the Highmark March throughout Downtown. Two large performance stages will feature hours of entertainment, provided by CAPA choir, the Joe Negri Quartet, Donnie Iris, and many more. And the celebration would not be complete, without one of the region’s largest and most creative pyrotechnics displays, the PNC GRAND Fireworks Finale by Zambelli Internationale.

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Jessica Jarosz, Associate of NAI Pittsburgh Commercial, who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, reflects on her memories of Light Up Night. “Light Up Night is a holiday tradition that my friends and family have shared together since I was a child. Every year we look forward to the new festivities and the experience of seeing the city of Pittsburgh bright with holiday spirit. There is always something for everyone to enjoy, no matter your age - live entertainment, dining in the city, the official lighting of the tree, the reveal of the Macy’s store windows, a visit from Santa and spectacular fireworks, but most importantly, it is an indication that the commencement of the Christmas shopping season has finally arrived!”

Light Up Night attracts thousands of visitors to downtown Pittsburgh each year. Marking the start of the holiday shopping season, local retailers benefit from the annual celebration.

Join your family and friends at the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh, one of the best metropolitan cities to live, work, shop, dine, play, and do business.

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NAI Pittsburgh Commercial Sends Thanks and Appreciation to Our Veterans

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

Learn more about the history of Veterans Day

In honor of our nations’ veterans we send our thanks and appreciation to the millions who have served our country throughout history. The city of Pittsburgh will honor our local veterans during the annual Veterans Day Parade, starting today at 10:30am in Downtown Pittsburgh.

“Everyone here at NAI Pittsburgh Commercial continuously thinks about our women and men in the armed forces throughout the world, and the tremendous sacrifices that are made by them and their families. Personally, my father is a Colonel in the Marine Corps and my father-in-law is a General in the Army so our family knows very well how difficult the situation is for the members of the U.S. military. To our brave soldiers, their families, and the brave military personnel that have died protecting our freedom, NAI Pittsburgh thanks you and prays for you,” said Gregg Broujos, Founding Principal at NAI Pittsburgh Commercial.

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