backyard and 8th and penn sponsored by the giant eagle foundation

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Highmark First Night Pittsburgh

Thursday, Dec 31, 6pm - 11pm

Join us for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration in Downtown Pittsburgh! Featuring 30+ events and family-friendly fun, it's the perfect way to ring in 2025 with joy and memories for all ages.

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Outdoor market with various vendor tents, plants, and colorful flooring. People are walking, shopping, and some are sitting in hammocks.

Support the Backyard

The objective of the summer-long activation is to experiment with ideas, gather feedback, and integrate community input to help shape a more vibrant and inviting space long-term in the Giant Eagle Foundation Backyard and adjacent Penn Avenue and 8th Street parcels. This summer marks the third consecutive year the space will welcome the public. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Better Block Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, and participating partners have a collective goal of creating a dynamic environment where residents can live, work, and come together as a thriving community.

Help keep the Backyard at 8th & Penn free for all to enjoy! Support the art you love and donate today.

 

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