12:00 p.m. City-County Building Tree Lighting12:00 p.m. U.S. Steel Tower Dedication of the Crèche5:30 p.m. Allegheny Courthouse Tree Lighting5:30 p.m. PPG Plaza American Cancer Society Tribute of Light Tree Lighting5:45 p.m. One Oxford Centre Tree Lighting5:45 p.m. Santa Lights BNY Mellon Season of Lights6:45 p.m. Macy’s Windows Unveiling7:00 p.m. Highmark Unity Tree Lighting with Rooftop Fireworks
official tree lightings& ceremonies
- SCHEDULE -Friday November 22, 2013
The Biggest Party on the Biggest Night of the Year. The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership invites you to celebrate the offi cial kickoff to the Holiday Season with FREE high-quality
entertainment, activities, music, magic and memories all across the Golden Triangle.
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12:00 p.m. U.S. Steel Tower Dedication of the Crèche
5:45 p.m. Santa Lights BNY Mellon Season of Lights
tree lightings& ceremonies
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EVENT LOCATIONSBNY Mellon Fireworks FinaleFifth Avenue PlacePPG Place & Ice RinkOne Oxford CentreNorthwest Savings Bank Mellon Square StageClemente Bridge PartyBNY Mellon Season of LightsMacy’sEQT Jazzmasters StageMarket Square Stage
FOODMellon SquareEQT PlazaClemente BridgeGateway Center
The velvet virtuosos of Pittsburgh’s world-class jazz scene come together for an all-night jam led by Roger Humphries and RH Factor joined by local legends Etta Cox, Al Dowe, Michele Bensen, Spanky Wilson and Kenny Blake. Hosted by emcee Tony Mowod. Hot foods and tasty treats available.
EQT JAZZMASTERS STAGE Jazz Legend Jam 5:00 - 9:15 p.m.
5:00-9:15 p.m. Roger Humphries and RH Factor5:00 p.m. Etta Cox and Al Dowe6:30 p.m. Michele Bensen and Kenny Blake 8:00 p.m. Spanky Wilson
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Countdown with Santa as he fl ips the giant switch to the dazzling BNY Mellon Season of Lights with more than 150,000 lights and 30’ high electronic sphere tree! Every half hour Market Square is transformed with a glittering wonderland show synchronized with a high-energy music medley followed by a mini-concert with Jeff Jimerson and Airborne.
BNY MELLON SEASON OF LIGHTS With Jeff Jimerson and Airborne5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Jeff Jimerson and Airborne Holiday Songfest5:45 p.m. Countdown to 2013 Season of Lights with Santa6:00 - 9:30 p.m. Season of Lights Show & Jeff Jimerson mini-concert (every half hour)
The BNY Mellon Season of Lights is a gift to the people of Pittsburgh made possible by the generous support of the Colcom Foundation and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
Dancin’, dancin’ in the streets! Smithfi eld Street is closed for a dance party with lasers, bubble machines and music that will get you moving! Upstairs the newly renovated Mellon Square is transformed into an inviting bistro with a tasty selection of hot food.
NORTHWEST SAVINGS BANK STAGE Dance Through the Decades Party8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. The Elliotts (60’s)8:00 p.m. Sputzy9:00 p.m. Totally 80’s
BLUES BRIDGE STAGE AND PARTY5:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Get set for a rockin’ blues party over the Allegheny River with some of Pittsburgh’s most iconic musical performers and an array of food and tasty treats.
5:00 p.m. Women of the Blues6:30 p.m. The Billy Price Band8:00 p.m. Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers
BNY MELLON FIREWORKS FINALE9:38 p.m.
Launched from the Warhol Bridge, one of Pittsburgh’s most spectacular displays by the fi rst family of pyrotechnics, Zambelli Internationale, including the Light Up Night signature Niagara Falls of fi reworks, synchronized to a live broadcast on 3WS 94.5 FM.
one oxford centre fifth avenue placeJoin one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, thousands of Pittsburghers, majestic bagpipers and a splash of fi reworks to kick off the offi cial lighting of the historic Unity Tree – presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Shops, Food Court and Caffè Amante will be open until 9:00 p.m. with many eateries open later.
FIFTH AVENUE FREEZE & FESTIVITIES 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Life-sized ice carvings of Santa. ice Penguins, Snowman, and live ice carving shows. Create your own luminary with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Arctic games and commemorative airbrush tattoos.
LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Max Leak Trio
UNITY TREE LIGHTING WITH ROOFTOP FIREWORKS Corner of Penn Avenue & Stanwix Avenue7:00 p.m.
ppg placePPG PLACE PLAZA AND RINKDowntown Pittsburgh’s only outdoor ice skating rink is open until midnight on Light Up Night and Magic Ice USA is donating $1 of each skate admission to the American Cancer Society.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ISLAND SPORTS FIGURE SKATING4:45 – 5:00 pm Kick off the holiday season with an on-ice interpretation of Polar Express.
CLO MINI-STARS5:00 – 5:45 pm This talented group kicks off the evening’s festivities with a dazzling performance.
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S TRIBUTE OF LIGHT/PLAZA TREE LIGHTING 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.The Plaza will glow as over 300 people carry hand-held Tribute of Light memorials, dedicated to someone touched by cancer. The ceremony culminates with the lighting of the breathtaking 65-foot Plaza Christmas tree by 5 year old cancer survivor Addy Morrison of Greene County. All proceeds benefi t The American Cancer Society.
BRIGID’S CROSS5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Dine in the PPG food court and enjoy an eclectic collection of music from this dynamic duo with lots of humor and audience participation – think Ralph and Alice from the classic TV show meets The Honeymooners meet the Captain and Tennille.
macy’sLIGHT UP NIGHT PRE-PARTYJuniors Department, 5th Floor4:00 p.m.Join Macy’s as we get ready for the big holiday event! Enjoy sips and sweets, a live DJ and more. Come see our featured Happy Sweater collection and get glam at our beauty bar! Don’t forget to bring your friends and capture your new look at our Photo Booth. With any $50 Juniors or Impluse purchase, get a Macy’s Cosmo Box fi lled with samples from your favorite cosmetic vendors. While supplies last.
HOLIDAY WINDOW UNVEILING & GLORIA GAYNOR IN CONCERTSmithfi eld Street Stage 6:00 - 7:00 pmOur annual holiday window unveiling and festivities headlined by Grammy award-winning artist, Gloria Gaynor, plus performances by PIttsburgh CAPA students and singer Alyssa Bernal! The all-star line-up includes Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, children of Make-A-Wish Foundation and the man of the hour, Santa Claus! After the reveal, follow the magic inside to meet and greet with your favorite performers, athletes and family fun activities!
THE RICK GALLAGHER TRIO5:30 – 9:00 p.m.Enjoy live holiday music.
ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA’S ARRIVAL5:45 p.m.Join us for the offi cial lighting of One Oxford Centre’s 30-foot Christmas tree and welcome Santa Claus! Santa will be on hand to hear children’s holiday wishes.
FREE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Take a ride around the block in a beautiful horse drawn carriage. Pick up on Fourth Avenue. (Last ride at 8:45 p.m.)
SANTA’S REINDEER AND FREE ACTIVITIES6:00 – 9:00 p.m.Santa’s faithful reindeer are ready to greet you in our outdoor plaza. Free indoor activities for children, such as face painting, balloon art, sand art and caricatures. Experience Pittsburgh Memories, an exhibit of historic photos celebrating Pittsburgh during the winter season (Level One).
ONE OXFORD CENTRE POP-UP STORESLooking for a special gift? Our pop-up merchants join our full time stores to offer an even wider selection of creative and uncommon items during the holiday season.
DISCOUNT PARKINGReceive discounted parking in the One Oxford Centre Garage with purchase from select retailers in the One Oxford Centre Atrium.