Schedule Of Downtown Holiday EventsUPDATED: 6:31 p.m. EST November 29, 2002 These are a few of the highlighted events that will take place during "Downtown Pittsburgh, A Holiday Tradition With A New Twist" (formerly known as "Sparkle Season").
Call (412) 566-4190 or visit ThePittsburghChannel.com for updates throughout the season.
Free Holiday Parking
November 22 through December 31, Weekdays after 4 p.m. and all-day Saturday and Sunday at these garages: First Avenue, Fort Duquesne Blvd. & Sixth Ave., Garage at Lazarus, Mellon Square, Ninth & Penn aves., Smithfield St./Liberty Ave., Third Avenue, and Wood St./Blvd. of Allies.
Free Holiday Shopping Shuttle: Nov. 23-Dec. 22. Free rides around Downtown. Trolley stops at six locations: Fifth Avenue Place (Liberty Avenue entrance), First Avenue T Station & Garage, PPG Place/Ice Rink (Fourth Avenue), Sixth & Smithfield streets (Mellon Square), Kaufmann's (Smithfield Street, center doors), Lazarus (Fifth Avenue & Wood Street).
Shuttle Schedule
Monday-Thursday: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. "Spirits Of Giving From Around The World" Exhibit PPG Place Wintergarden. Open daily November 22 through January 7. Holiday Tree Display City-County Building, Open daily starting November 22 at noon. The Crèche Display USX Plaza, Daily from November 22 to January 6. 80-Foot-Tall Tree of Lights Point State Park, Daily from November 22 through January 6. Pittsburgh Memories Photo Exhibit 2 PPG Place, daily from November 22 through January 7. See rare photos of Downtown in the winter, dating back to late 1800s. Photos with Santa Lazarus (Level 4), November 23, 2002 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa on the fourth level in the children's department. Photos provided by Time Stands Still Photography Kaufmann's CVO (Children's Very Own) Shop 7th Floor, November 23-December 24 Elves will assist children ages 5-12 as they shop for friends and family. Information and hours: 412.232.2808. Nostalgic Saturdays Downtown Retail District, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hot-roasting chestnuts, strolling carolers, complimentary carriage rides, window displays, live entertainment. Toy Soldiers: Holiday Workshop Heinz History Center, November 23. Call 412.454.6000 or visit www.pghhistory.org Polar Bear Express Storytelling & Trolley Ride Station Square, Saturdays from November 23 thru December 21. (412) 261.2811 Family Holiday Entertainment 2 PPG Place Food Court, Saturdays from November 23-December 21 Coca-Cola Polar Bear Visits Station Square, Saturdays from November 23-December 21, 5-8 p.m. Children's Holiday Activities One Oxford Centre, 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., November 23 thru December 21. Photos with Santa Lazarus-Level 4 November 24, 2002 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get your picture taken with Santa on the fourth level in the children's department. Photos provided by Time Stands Still Photography Spiritual Light Up Night St. Patrick-St. Stanislaus Church, November 27, 7:00 p.m. Address by Bishop Donald Wuerl. Music by Children's Choir of Cardinal Wright School, North Side. Brass ensemble of North Catholic High School. Kaufmann's Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Santa Kaufmann's Auditorium (11th Floor), November 29 to December 21. Reservations: 412.232.2313 Kaufmann's Santaland 7th Floor, November 29 thru December 24. See the jolly old man and have a keepsake photo taken. Very Beary Tea Party with the Berenstain Bears Lazarus Kids Department (Level 4), November 30, 1:00 p.m. Kids may bring a bear friend, enjoy a boxed tea lunch and receive a free plush bear that can record a holiday message. Admission $7.50. Information: 412.291.2307. 22nd Annual "Celebrate the Season" Parade Begins November 30 at 9:00 a.m., from Mellon Arena to Point State Park. Floats, music from high school bands, equestrian units, drill teams, local radio and TV personalities. Children's Holiday Activities Fifth Avenue Place, November 30, 11:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Holiday puppet show, visit with Santa and receive a special treat, face painting, caricatures, balloon sculptures. Children's Holiday Activities 2 PPG Place Food Court, November 30, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join Mrs. Claus and two of Santa's elves, magician David Stroyne, Children's Gingerbread house coloring contest to benefit Children's Hospital Free Care Fund. "Snowball Cruises" on the Gateway Clipper Fleet Station Square Dock, December 1-January 31. (412) 355.7980 Lunchtime Concert Series One Oxford Centre (Main Atrium), December 2-December 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Holiday Lunch Concerts Fifth Avenue Place, December 2-December 24 Informal Modeling One Oxford Centre, December 3-December 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. CLO's Musical Christmas Carol Byham Theater, December 5-December 22. (412) 456.6666 The "New" Nutcracker Benedum Center, December 6-December 29. (412) 456.6666 Copyright 2002 by ThePittsburghChannel. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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