Release Date: Thursday, June 2nd 2011

Downtown Pittsburgh is 'Heating up' with Activities and Events

For Immediate Release:    June 1, 2011                               

Contact:         Hollie Geitner
(412) 325-0153
 (412) 780-6709 – cell
hgeitner@downtownpittsburgh.com

Downtown Pittsburgh is ‘Heating up’ with Activities and Events

Summer Means Fun in Downtown

PITTSBURGH, PA — After a long winter and soggy spring, Downtown Pittsburgh is heating up with a full week and weekend of summer-time events in Market Square and throughout the Golden Triangle. There is something for everyone—Downtown workers, residents, families and visitors—and almost everything is FREE.

“It’s an exciting time for Downtown Pittsburgh with so many activities happening this week and an extended forecast of warm temperatures and sunshine,” said Jeremy Waldrup, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. “I encourage everyone to take advantage of one of these great events and check our event calendar for even more listings throughout the summer.”

Thursday, June 2

Thursdays in Market Square

            Farmers Market: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

            Lunchtime Weekly Concert Series—“Bill Deasy”: Noon – 1 p.m.

Mellon Square Summer Concert Series

            “One Sweet Burgh”: Noon – 1 p.m.

Friday, June 3

Strawberry Festival

            Smithfield United Church: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

KidsPlay in Market Square

“Policemen are our Friends” (featuring McGruff the Crime Dog and Darren the D.A.R.E. Lion):10 – 11:30 a.m.

Market Square Area Walking Tour, presented by Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

            Meet at PNC Triangle Park (outside Fairmont Hotel): Noon

All Weekend

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival (Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

            Point State Park and throughout the Cultural District: (June 3 – 12)

Pittsburgh Jazz Live Festival (Pittsburgh Cultural Trust)

            Throughout the Cultural District: June 3 – 5

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Phillies

            June 3rd and 4th at 7:05 p.m.; June 5 at 1:35 p.m.

For more information and a complete listing of events, go to DowntownPittsburgh.comand click on “Downtown Pittsburgh Event Calendar.”  Anyone interested in receiving a weekly listing of events happening in Downtown, can sign up for “Get into It,” the PDP’s free weekly e-newsletter. Call 412-566-4190 or send an email to PDP@DowntownPittsburgh.com.

About the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, housing and economic development and advocacy. For more information, visit DowntownPittsburgh.com, follow us on Twitter (@DowntownPitt) and “like” us on Facebook.

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