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Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Announces Light Up Night Street Closures

For Immediate Release
November 18, 2008

Contact:
Brooke Rinier
(412) 325-0161
(724) 493-9093 cell
brinier@downtownpittsburgh.com

PITTSBURGH, PA - There is no place like Downtown Pittsburgh to experience holiday traditions, especially Light Up Night on Friday, Nov. 21. While it is sure to be a memorable evening for all who attend, such an event inevitably means street closures for Downtown workers, residents and visitors.

Presented by UPMC Diabetes Centers, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and in partnership with Macy's, Santa Spectacular Show, Building Owners and Managers Association and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Light Up Night begins early in the day with special exhibits and activities throughout Downtown and concludes with the Macy's Fireworks Finale at 9 p.m. To accommodate pre-event set-up, large pedestrian crowds and post-event stage/vehicle removal that evening, the following street closures will be enacted.

Friday, Nov. 21

10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

  • Forbes Avenue at Wood Street
  • Market Street at Fifth Avenue
  • Graeme Street at Fifth Avenue

 3 - 10 p.m.

  • Penn Avenue between Cecil Place & Gateway Center
  • Stanwix Street between Penn Avenue & the Stanwix Street garage entrance

 4 - 10 p.m.

  • Southbound lane of Commonwealth Place by Point State Park

 5 - 8:30 p.m.

  • Smithfield Street between Fourth Avenue and Fifth Avenue

 6 - 10 p.m.

  • Liberty Extension, Outbound

As a result of these street closures, the Port Authority will reroute many buses. For a complete list of bus detours, go to www.PortAuthority.org or call the Port Authority Service Center at (412)-442-2000.

This year, the best place for viewing the Macy's Fireworks Finale is the re-opened city side of Point State Park near Commonwealth; the river side of the park will remain closed except for access to the Fort Pitt Museum.

For more information, go to www.DowntownPittsburgh.comor call the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership at (412)566-4190.

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 www.DowntownPittsburgh.com.