PITTSBURGH — A block party held in Pittsburgh celebrated all the things that make the Steel City special.
“ICONIC PGH” featured food, drinks and games that all had a local twist.
The event was free for all ages and held at the Strip District terminal on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Over 40 vendors from the city shared everything Pittsburgh related from novelty t-shirts to pierogie bath bombs.
Local musicians such as the Stone Throwers, The Polkamaniacs and Bad Custer played live.
Games included “Pittsburgh Traffic Twister,” a strawberry pretzel eating contest and a spatula obstacle course.
Mancini’s and Jenny Lee Swirl Bread were featured at “The Tailgate Zone” and drinks from the Pittsburgh Brewing Company were served.
Kennywood set up a spot for kids to play in and other entertainment was provided by the Museum of Illusions, FA Climb and Puttshack.
The most passionate Yinzers in the Strip even got Pittsburgh-themed flash tattoos from KyKlops Tattoo.
It is estimated that around 1000 people attended the event.
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