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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
There are fireworks to enjoy right at the heart of Pittsburgh, just a quick car drive away in the neighboring suburbs or further away in about an hour’s commute.

A guide to Pittsburgh area Fourth of July fireworks

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • June 29, 2021
Nothing says summer like fireworks, and luckily for those who will be in Pittsburgh on the Fourth of July there are plenty of firework shows to choose from in the area.
This year’s Homecoming Laser & Fireworks Show, hosted by Pitt Program Council, took a staff of seven Zambelli Fireworks employees several hours to set up.

PPC’s Homecoming Laser and Fireworks show lights the night

By Mario Cattabiani III, Staff Writer • October 8, 2018

Neon-colored lasers painted intricate, shifting figures — a face, then a horse, then a person dancing — against an ethereal canvas of fog. Fireworks exploded with thunderous booms. Pop hits like Jackie...

Summer Guide: Boom clap: Fireworks and Bay provide similarly dumb thrills

Summer Guide: Boom clap: Fireworks and Bay provide similarly dumb thrills

By Shawn Cooke / A&E Editor • July 15, 2014

As I left a recent Pirates game, there were loud bangs, explosions of flames and a new Charli XCX song playing in the background. My personal hell wasn’t fuelled by chaotic riots responding to a 7-1...

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