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P3R holding 5K as part of NFL draft weekend festivities
The PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K will take place on Saturday, April 25 as the race steps off near PNC Park and finishes near Point State Park.
P3R said the 5K will give people a chance to run or walk the course while “soaking in the excitement surrounding one of Pittsburgh’s biggest sporting events ever.”
The PicksBURGH Draft Day 5K will be held on April 25 as part of the upcoming NFL Draft festivities on the city’s North Shore.
Photo Credit: P3R
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Trees being removed from the North Shore to make room for NFL draft setup
Dozens of trees are being removed from Pittsburgh’s North Shore.
Nearly 50 trees along Art Rooney Avenue and West General Robinson Street near Acrisure Stadium were marked for removal to accommodate infrastructure and public safety requirements.
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Map shows where draft stage will be
The NFL draft will take over the North Shore and Point State Park, with a map showing where many of the key attractions will be, including the draft stage.
A map shows where the NFL draft stage and other areas will be during the three-day event in April.
Photo Credit: Visit Pittsburgh
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How will the NFL draft impact everyday parking on the North Shore and in Downtown Pittsburgh?
With less than one month until the NFL draft comes to Pittsburgh, many are wondering how their parking situation will be affected in the city.
Several Pittsburgh parking operators said your best bet is to get a monthly lease now to avoid expensive rates when the NFL draft arrives.
Parking operators are also encouraging people to work from home if that’s an option.
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Here’s what the NFL draft setup will be like on the North Shore and in Point State Park
Pittsburgh’s NFL draft events will be held on the city’s North Shore and in Point State Park with a unique setup split by the Allegheny River.
The draft’s theater and main stage will be set up outside Acrisure Stadium and is expected to take up more area than a football field.
When the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh, events will be split between the city’s North Shore and Point State Park with a unique setup split by the Allegheny River.
Photo Credit: NFL / Visit Pittsburgh
Elements of the NFL Draft Experience, the league’s interactive fan festival, will be held at Point State Park, transforming the famous Downtown green space.
Organizers said the area will feature interactive exhibits, youth programming, and food and beverage offerings for fans of all ages.