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Registration opens for Pittsburgh’s annual gingerbread competition

WPXI gingerbread houses 2020 Registration opens for Pittsburgh’s annual gingerbread competition! -- “Christmas on the Mountain,” created by Eva Mountain, won the inaugural People’s Choice award. The snow-covered gingerbread cottage featuring a shingle roof and round entry door was entered in the competition’s “Children Ages 10 – 13” category. (City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events)

PITTSBURGH — A fan-favorite holiday event is now accepting submissions!

Registration opened Monday for the 19th annual City of Pittsburgh’s Gingerbread Competition.

The city’s office of special events invites people to create structures from a standard gingerbread house to pretty much any building they can imagine.

Because of covid-19 safety precautions, entering the competition will remain in a virtual format this year, said Melissa Culbertson, the city’s special events program coordinator.

Click here to learn more about the contest and how to submit your photos.

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