\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIN KITTY HAWK, NORTH CAROLINA, I\u2019M CHRIS PETERSEN. WELL, THIS WEEK, PITTSBURGH MARKS JUNETEENTH COMMEMORATING THE END OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES. THE ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN PITTSBURGH. SET TO FEATURE MORE THAN 200 SMALL BUSINESS VENDORS. THE GRAND JUBILEE PARADE AND FREE CONCERTS AT POINT STATE PARK. THERE WILL BE A BOAT PARTY ON THE GATEWAY CLIPPER THURSDAY, AND THE CELEBRATION GOES THROUGH SUNDAY. ALL RIGHT. ALSO IN THE CITY, THE PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT HOSTS TWO WEEKS OF CELEBRATIONS WITH CINEMA IN THE PARK, FEATURING MOVIES LIKE THE WIZ AND CREED. THIS WEEK, ACTIVITIES AT THE NORTH SIDE AND SQUIRREL HILL FARMERS MARKETS, AND A CELEBRATION ON JUNE 27TH AT HIGHLAND PARK. NOW, BECAUSE OF JUNETEENTH ON FRIDAY, ALL OFFIC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe City of Pittsburgh, along with federal and state offices, will be closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. Allegheny County offices, including the courts, will be closed on Friday in observance of the federal holiday.In the city of Pittsburgh, garbage collection for residents whose normal day is Friday will be pushed back to Saturday. For more information, you can view the city’s collection schedule here. CitiParks facilities, except for spray parks, will also be closed. All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will also not be open on Friday, although many services are still available online at PennDOT’s driver and vehicle services website.Several events and activities hosted by the city Department of Parks and Recreation will be held in the city of Pittsburgh between June 15 and 27. “The City\u2019s Juneteenth events include celebrations, activities, and more for residents and families to enjoy, including co-hosting a Juneteenth celebration event with WAMO 107.3 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Highland Park,” CitiParks said in a release Monday. “For over 30 years, WAMO has been hosting Pittsburgh Juneteenth celebrations, with the first organized event in 1993.”The release continued, saying the “finale event will feature entertainment, vendors, and activities for all ages, including performances from WAMO\u2019s Future Flava artists Lia, Harlan Tobe Jr., and Harley Dyse, with additional family-friendly fun from House of Waxx, Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, and Cheat Code Gaming Truck. Local art and food vendors will also be on site with items for purchase. The festivities will also recognize WAMO 107.3 on-air host Ki Ki B. Jones for her lasting impact and contributions to the City.”Visit CitiParks’ full Juneteenth celebrations schedule here. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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The City of Pittsburgh, along with federal and state offices, will be closed on Friday in observance of Juneteenth. <\/p>\n
Allegheny County offices, including the courts, will be closed on Friday in observance of the federal holiday.<\/p>\n
In the city of Pittsburgh, garbage collection for residents whose normal day is Friday will be pushed back to Saturday. For more information, you can view the city’s collection schedule here<\/a>. <\/p>\n CitiParks facilities, except for spray parks, will also be closed. <\/p>\n All PennDOT driver’s license and photo centers will also not be open on Friday, although many services are still available online at PennDOT’s driver and vehicle services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Several events and activities hosted by the city Department of Parks and Recreation will be held in the city of Pittsburgh between June 15 and 27. <\/p>\n “The City\u2019s Juneteenth events include celebrations, activities, and more for residents and families to enjoy, including co-hosting a Juneteenth celebration event with WAMO 107.3 on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Highland Park,” CitiParks said in a release Monday. “For over 30 years, WAMO has been hosting Pittsburgh Juneteenth celebrations, with the first organized event in 1993.”<\/p>\n The release continued, saying the “finale event will feature entertainment, vendors, and activities for all ages, including performances from WAMO\u2019s Future Flava artists Lia, Harlan Tobe Jr., and Harley Dyse, with additional family-friendly fun from House of Waxx, Living Treasures Wild Animal Park, and Cheat Code Gaming Truck. Local art and food vendors will also be on site with items for purchase. The festivities will also recognize WAMO 107.3 on-air host Ki Ki B. Jones for her lasting impact and contributions to the City.”<\/p>\n Visit CitiParks’ full Juneteenth celebrations schedule here<\/a>. <\/p>\n