Holidays At City-County Building
MENORAH LIGHTING
DATE & TIME: Monday, December 15 - 5:00 PM
PLACE: City-County Building
Join Mayor Ed Gainey and community leaders in lighting the giant 12-foot Menorah located in front of the City-County Building. The Menorah serves as a beacon of light, symbolizing freedom and peace for all. The celebration includes live music and Chanukah refreshments of latkes and donuts.
PITTSBURGH'S OFFICIAL CHRISTMAS TREE
Pittsburgh's official Christmas Tree was first erected at the construction site of the City-County Building in 1915. For more than a century, a beautiful live evergreen (the only live holiday tree Downtown) has graced the front steps of our seat of government. Visitors enjoy hundreds of larger-than-life ornaments, including Pittsburgh’s Coat of Arms designed by Wendell August Forge, and 90 distinct ornaments, each bearing the name of Pittsburgh's beloved neighborhoods. Be sure to spot your favorite!
TREE LIGHTING ON HIGHMARK LIGHT UP NIGHT®
The City of Pittsburgh kicks off the holidays on November 22 at its official tree lighting ceremony presented by Clearview as part of Highmark Light Up Night ®. Festivities along Grant Street include live music, light show, fireworks, food trucks, select artists and makers, games, and a one-of-a-kind gingerbread house display.
DATE: Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 4 - 7:30 p.m. (Gingerbread Display will close at 7:30 p.m.)
PLACE: City-County Building portico and along Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
| Time |
Event |
| 4 - 4:45 pm |
East Winds Symphonic Band Saxophones |
| 5 - 5:20 pm |
Tree Lighting, Fireworks, & Light Show |
| 5:20 pm |
Alex Peck Trio |
| 6:30 pm |
Light Show |
23rd ANNUAL GINGERBREAD DISPLAY
For the 23rd year, the people of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities are invited to build edible houses as the competition returns to an in-person display in the grand lobby of the City-County Building!
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Gingerbread Competition.
Presenting Partner
Media Partners
last updated: 11/13/2025