Light Up Night !

Highmark Light Up Night is back! Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2024, for the 63rd-anniversary celebration of this anticipated annual Pittsburgh event. With classic traditions, fresh holiday experiences, and an expanded fireworks finale, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
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PLAN FOR THE EVENING:
⭐️5:30 PM: Meet at Market Square to explore the Christmas Market, see the Santas, and grab food from the many vendors.
⭐️6:00 PM: Watch the Unity Tree lighting at Fifth Avenue Place with a brief rooftop fireworks display. (Hint: Last year, this ran a bit late!)
⭐️8:00 PM: Head to the music stage to enjoy some songs from the featured acts, including the headliner—The Fray!😱🤗
⭐️9:30 PM: End the night with the grand fireworks finale!

There will be downtime, so feel free to come and go. We’ll update our location every 30 minutes in the app’s comment section and group chat, so you can always find us. Hope to see you there!
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IF IT'S YOUR FIRST TIME (or It’s Been Awhile), HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT!

• Parking in the Market Square area will be very limited.
• Traffic will be heavy and slow-moving downtown, so plan to avoid driving through the area.
• Expect long lines for bathrooms and food in Market Square—plan accordingly!

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION TIPS:

• Consider parking a bit further away (about a 5-10 minute walk to Market Square).
• One option that has worked well in the past (4 minutes from Market Square) is Boulos Parking, Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 .
• Park along a bus line and take public transportation downtown.
• Expect longer wait times and higher prices for rideshares like Uber/Lyft, especially after the fireworks.

We’ll do our best to post our location for those arriving later or stepping away, but smaller groups may split off during the night.