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…