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- Pittsburgh will celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4 with music, food, and family activities.
- The Plain White T’s will headline the event, which features multiple stages with various musical acts.
- A large fireworks display is scheduled for 9:35 p.m., preceded by a drone performance.
Pittsburgh’s Independence Day festivities commemorating America’s 250th birthday will take place on Saturday, July 4 with music, family fun and food.
The celebration, which will mainly be concentrated in the Downtown and North Shore areas, is set to feature numerous bands, with the Plain White T’s playing on the main stage, as well as Pittsburgh’s biggest fireworks display in decades, according to city’s website.
What time will each band go on, and how many stages will there be? When will the fireworks start? And what happens if it rains on July 4? Here’s what to know ahead of the celebration.
Will Pittsburgh’s July 4 fireworks be canceled if it rains?
Pittsburgh city officials are monitoring weather conditions alongside the fireworks contractor ahead of Independence Day and will continue to watch them throughout the festival to make sure it’s safe to proceed with the display, said Molly Onufer, press secretary for Mayor Corey O’Connor.
“If weather conditions are determined to be unsafe, the fireworks may be delayed until conditions improve or launched earlier than scheduled to avoid an approaching storm,” Onufer said in an email to USA TODAY. “The safety of attendees, staff, and contractors remains our top priority.”
What time do Pittsburgh’s July 4 fireworks start?
Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:35 p.m. on July 4, with a drone performance preceding the fireworks. The fireworks will launch from six barges on the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela rivers, as well as rooftops.
What bands will perform in Pittsburgh on July 4?
Pop-rock band Plain White T’s will headline Pittsburgh’s 250th Independence Day Celebration on the main stage at 8 p.m., with Pittsburgh-based artists to perform at the festival throughout the afternoon and evening.
Over nearly 30 years, the Plain White T’s have received numerous accolades and award nominations, including two Grammy nominations for the Chicago-based quintet’s 2005 song “Hey There Delilah” and a 2018 Tony nomination for their contributions to the music and lyrics of “SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical,” according to Fearless Records.
The Independence Day festival will also feature many artists from the Pittsburgh area, with Steel City-based pop artist Kahone Concept and pop-punk band Eternal Boy set to perform on the main stage ahead of Plain White T’s.
Other artists from around the area include Cello Fury, Allegheny Brass Band, Louis Castle, M.E.L.T., Shari Richards, Nied’s Hotel Band and Billy Price Band.
Richards will perform with guitarist Lenny Smith with the Lenny Smith Project. Though he was born in Alabama, Smith has performed in Pittsburgh for more than three decades, according to his website.
What time does Pittsburgh’s July 4 celebration start?
The festival is set to start at 4 p.m., with bands to perform throughout the celebration.
Here’s a schedule of the event’s musical performances:
BNY Main Stage at Point State Park
- 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.: Kahone Concept
- 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Eternal Boy
- 8 p.m. to 9:15 p.m.: Plain White T’s
Celebrate the USA Stage! near Fort Pitt Museum
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Cello Fury
- 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Allegheny Brass Band
Sargent Electric Solar Stage on Liberty Avenue
- 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.: Louis Castle
- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.: M.E.L.T.
PNC Great Lawn on the North Shore
- 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.: Fireside Events DJ set
Grandview Park Bandstand at Grandview Park in Mount Washington
- 4 p.m.: Shari Richards and the Lenny Smith Project
- 6 p.m.: Nied’s Hotel Band
- 8 p.m.: Billy Price Band
What’s happening at Pittsburgh’s July 4 celebration?
In addition to music and fireworks, Pittsburgh’s Independence Day Celebration is set to feature family-friendly activities, food vendors, a vendor marketplace, a hot air balloon, a Ferris wheel, veterans wellness resources and more. Tickets to the Ferris wheel, which will go up on the North Shore on July 1 and stay up through July 5, can be purchased on the city’s website.
Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at [email protected]. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
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