Sixth Annual Walk and Dine: a downtown living tour Sponsored by Dollar Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 9, 2009

Contact:
Hollie Geitner
(412) 325-0153
(412) 780-6709 – cell
hgeitner@downtownpittsburgh.com

PITTSBURGH, PA— Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 20, 2009, for the Sixth Annual Walk and Dine: a downtown living tour. Walk and Dine has become one of the most anticipated Downtown events of the year. It is the perfect opportunity for potential Downtown dwellers to find out what the buzz is all about. This guided tour of various Downtown residences offers a sampling of the urban lifestyle, complete with food and beverages from Downtown restaurants at each location. Walk and Dine: a downtown living tour, is sponsored by Dollar Bank.

The tour begins with an opening cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. Then, participants are driven to six different tour stops while they learn interesting facts about Downtown from knowledgeable tour guides. The evening concludes with a closing dessert reception and raffle prizes. Tickets go on sale May 1. Check the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership Website (www.downtownpittsburgh.com) for tour details. Standard tickets are $60 each and VIP tickets are $150 and include an exclusive private reception and limousine tour. For more information, call (412) 566-4190.

About the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership (PDP), celebrating its 15^th year, is a dynamic, nonprofit organization comprised of business and community leaders, property owners, civic organizations, foundations and residents who provide energy, vision and advocacy for Downtown Pittsburgh. Working collaboratively with its partners, the PDP strives to create a positive Downtown experience for residents, workers and visitors alike. The PDP’s strategic initiatives include clean and safe services, transportation, housing and economic development and advocacy. For more information, visit www.DowntownPittsburgh.com.

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