Local artists help create Kennywood’s new Thunderbolt mural

PITTSBURGH — Local artists are helping create a new Thunderbolt mural at Kennywood.

PHOTOS: Local artists help create Kennywood’s new Thunderbolt mural

During the first weekend of the park’s newest event, Celebrate Pittsburgh, visitors saw Max Gonzales and Shane Pilster of Wicked Pittsburgh work on a mural paying tribute to the 100-year-old ride.

Pieces from the previous mural, created in 2002, are being auctioned off, with proceeds benefiting 412 Food Rescue.

>>> Kennywood auctioning off 6 pieces from Thunderbolt mural

Celebrate Pittsburgh is a month-long celebration that honors the Steel City through four unique weekends highlighting Pittsburgh’s arts, sports, heritage and food.

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