Can you smell that? Do you smell the warm scent of turkey softly floating through the Pittsburgh neighborhoods? Well, maybe you can’t yet, but you will in just a few days! Thanksgiving is less than a week away, and while it is a time to think about the delicious foods you’ll soon be eating, it’s also a time to indulge in the comforts of tradition. A leader in cutting edge technology and medicine, Pittsburgh is also a city which takes great pride in tradition. In fact, every year around Thanksgiving, the city of Pittsburgh has a few traditional events of its own.
Thanksgiving Events
My Macy’s Holiday Parade. While this year it’s actually taking place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the My Macy’s Holiday Parade is a 33 year old tradition celebrated by the city of Pittsburgh. Starting at 9am, the My Macy’s Holiday Parade will be marching through Downtown, highlighting v staples and kicking off the holiday season for all Pittsburgh families. To learn more about the parade, click here: http://bit.ly/1e1lsec
PNC YMCA Turkey Trot. A 23 year old tradition, the Turkey trot is an annual 5k starting at 8:30 AM on the day of Thanksgiving. Now featuring a 1 mile sign up, as well as a 5 mile sign up, the Turkey Trot is held at PNC Park and is a great way to burn off those calories to make room for the nights Thanksgiving feast! For more information about the Turkey Trot, click here: http://bit.ly/19oGsd6
Winter Flower Show at Phipps. While the age of this tradition is a little less clear, the Winter Flower Show at Phipps is an annual holiday event often opening the day after Thanksgiving. Running through mid January, the Winter Flower Show is a chance to see a beautiful array of flowers and, as an exciting new addition for 2013, this Winter Flower Show will feature a showcase of lighted glass sculptures. For more information on the Winter Flower Show, click here: http://bit.ly/v2URb7
Whether it’s the traditional roots of the long planted Pittsburgh families, or one of the many traditional events offered during the Holiday season, there is no doubt that Pittsburgh is a city of tradition. While we may be a city which leads in technological advancement, those of us living in one of the most affordable cities in America continue to know and appreciate the rich history that got us here. This holiday season, enjoy the delicious turkey and cranberry sauce, participate in one of the many Pittsburgh holiday festivities, and remember to appreciate not just those around you, but the ones who came before you, too.
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