Revelers pack Pittsburgh for First Night celebration
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Thousands of revelers packed Downtown Pittsburgh on Tuesday night for the Highmark First Night celebration.
Pittsburghers descended on the city's Cultural District to bring in the New Year during First Night, one of the biggest events of the year in the Steel City. There was live music, 60,000 pounds of ice, parades and fireworks. Pittsburgh's own Frzy was the headline act.
"I'm super excited about the ice maze, the fireworks," Shana Woodson of Washington said on Tuesday night.
First Night culminated with the Future of Pittsburgh Ball rising to the top of its mast at midnight.
What time are the fireworks in Pittsburgh?
The grand finale fireworks display went off at midnight, bringing Pittsburgh into the New Year with a bang.
Frzy took the stage from 10:45 p.m. until 12:05 a.m., while the parade stepped off at 8 p.m. and ended at 8:30 p.m.
What is the forecast for Pittsburgh's First Night?
Rain was forecasted for Downtown Pittsburgh on New Year's Eve.
Before the celebration, the city and organizers said they hoped the forecasted rain would not limit the crowds or dampen spirits.
Police will be visible during Pittsburgh First Night
In a news conference on Monday, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police said officers will provide a strong presence to keep everyone safe.
Acting Pittsburgh Police Chief Christopher Ragland said officers with the bureau, as well as other local departments, are covering the streets.
There were no reported incidents on Tuesday.
