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Crowds watch the Dollar Bank Children’s Fireworks display during New Year’s Eve celebrations on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 for Highmark First Night Pittsburgh in the Cultural District.
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Visitors explore the Ice Maze, a maze crafted by Richard Bubin’s Ice Creations that contains nearly 61,000 pounds of ice during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Crowds try to stay dry as it drizzles during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Siblings from left, Netanel Strassman, 6, Ella Strassman, 11, and Avi Strassman, 4, right, of Pittsburgh, prepare to launch their Lego creations down an ice sculpture track at the Steel City Lug tent. Kids could build Lego race cars during Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Families watch the Dollar Bank Children’s fireworks display in front of the Highmark Stage during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Manoj Bhide, right, of Pittsburgh, takes a photo of his son, Aditya Bhide, 11, as he poses through a sculpture in the Ice Maze on during Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Families watch the Dollar Bank Children’s fireworks display in front of the Highmark Stage during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Visitors explore the Ice Maze, a maze crafted by Richard Bubin’s Ice Creations that contains nearly 61,000 pounds of ice during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Crowds gather before the start of the Dollar Bank Children’s Fireworks display during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Aditya Bhide, 11, takes a photo of his parents, Manoj Bhide, right, and Avanti Bhide, left, as they pose on an ice sculpture of a throne inside the Ice Maze during Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Mayor Ed Gainey kicks off celebrations during Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.
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Spectators take photos before the start of the Dollar Bank Children’s Fireworks display during New Year’s Eve celebrations at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 in the Cultural District.

Pittsburgh said farewell to the year welcomed 2025 Tuesday evening with fireworks and a community celebration Downtown.

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh included a parade, a 6 p.m. children’s fireworks show, musical performances and more fireworks into the night.

The evening’s crescendo culminated with the raising of the Future of Pittsburgh Ball, which weighs more than 1,000 pounds has thousands of LED lights.

The ball rose nearly 75 feet as fireworks erupted and the song “Auld Lang Syne” blared over speakers.

“We’re thrilled to welcome visitors to the Cultural District for an incredible showcase of arts and entertainment,” said Brooke Horejsi, chief programming and engagement officer for the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. “From fireworks to an ice maze, hip hop to jazz, comedy to Drag, and so much more, this is a joyous way for our community to ring in 2025.”

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