Labor Day Weekend in Pittsburgh
The Labor Day weekend is right around the corner which means it is time to start finding plans. If your weekend plans are still up in the air, check out our weekend guide on how to spend the Labor Day weekend in Pittsburgh. The Steel City makes for a great weekend of family fun, live music, bottomless ribs, and more.
Why is Labor Day Celebrated?
Labor Day was declared a public holiday by the America Federation of Labor in 1894. The holiday was started to show tribute to the hardworking men and women of the United States for their social and economic accomplishments throughout the year.
How To Spend Labor Day Weekend in Pittsburgh
If you are spending the Labor Day Weekend in Pittsburgh, The best activities and events for the holiday include The Heinz Field Kickoff and Ribfest, Kayaking on the North shore river, and the Allegheny County Labor Day Parade.
Labor Day Events in Pittsburgh
2019 Heinz Field Kickoff and Ribfest
The Heinz Field Kickoff and Ribfest is one of the best traditions in the ‘Burgh. This festival runs all weekend from August 29th-September 2nd and starts every day at noon and closes at 11 PM.
Admission is FREE, but make sure you come with an empty stomach. Each day the Heinz Field Kickoff will showcase the best rib vendors in the country, great live music, and more. Here’s is the full schedule of the festival:
Thursday, August 29th
Party on the Plaza (7 PM) Watch the Pittsburgh Steeler vs. Carolina Panthers preseason game on the big screen outside of Heinz stadium.
Friday, August 30th
Live Music Entertainment from Gene The Werewolf (7:30 PM) and The Clarks ( 9:00 PM). Check out their latest music and bring a chair or a blanket for a night of great live music!
Saturday, August 31st
College Football Saturday kicks off with the Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Virginia Cavaliers (7:30 PM) Ticket Required.
Sunday, September 1st
Live Music Entertainment from Tim Litvin (7:30 PM) and Eli Young Band ( 9:00 PM). Check out their latest music and bring a chair or blanket for a night great live music!
Monday, September 2nd
Gatorade & Steelers 5k Race and Fitness Walk (8:00 AM) Registration Required.
Gatorade Junior Training Camp (2:00 PM) Registration Required.
Kayaking in the Steel City
If you are looking to do something a little different, Kayak Pittsburgh is a great idea. Spending a day on the river kayaking at North Shore provides some great views of the amazing bridges and architecture of the beautiful city. They also have two other locations at North Park and Aspinwall along the Allegheny River. Hourly Rates for Weekends and Holiday: $19 for Solo, $26.50 for Tandems.
The Allegheny County Labor Day Parade
The ACLC Labor Day Parade has been the largest Labor Day parade in the United States for the past 37 years. The event celebrates the men and women in the many unions of the Allegheny County Central Labor Council. The parade starts at 10:00 AM at the PPG Paint Arena and ends at the USW Building on the Blvd of the Allies in downtown Pittsburgh. This is a great family-friendly event to wrap up the Labor Day weekend in Pittsburgh.
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