Your Downtown Guide to America250
On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To commemorate this historic milestone, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership is joining the City of Pittsburgh, America 250, and a host of civic partners to offer a week of community programming and live entertainment in the heart of the city and beyond.
Explore this guide to help plan the ultimate holiday experience in the Steel City!
Free Concerts in Market Square
City of Pittsburgh Celebrates America250
June 25 – July 4
Leading up to the City of Pittsburgh’s award-winning Independence Day Celebration, residents and visitors can experience a weeklong series of patriotic ceremonies, concerts, family activities, public art, and community events throughout the city!
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2026
The City’s Independence Day Celebration returns to Point State Park, Liberty Avenue, North Shore Great Lawn, and the Grandview Park Bandstand for the grandest fireworks spectacle the city has seen in decades!
Ferris Wheel
July 1-5, 2026
This 90 foot wheel offers breathtaking views of the Pittsburgh skyline, the Three Rivers, and the City’s award-winning Independence Day Celebration.
Market Square
The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership will celebrate in the newly modernized Market Square with special programming running from June 27 through July 5. Join us for family-fun events, trivia, concerts and more!
Lunchtime Concert: Zen Strings
June 27
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Liven up your lunch break with free live music from Zen Strings in Market Square!
Live music: LDD
June 27
4:30 – 6 PM
A dynamic trio featuring the masterful Mark Lucas on guitar, the smooth and soulful vocals of Kelly Dailey, and the anchoring groove of Subha Das on percussion.
Open Streets
June 28
10:30 AM – 2 PM
OpenStreetsPGH temporarily closes roads to car traffic, and invites Pittsburghers to reimagine our streets as places for people. Walk, run, bike, skate, roll, dance, and enjoy the road at your own pace.
Lunchtime Concert: Jane & Max
June 29
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Liven up your lunch break with free live music from Jane & Max in Market Square!
Live Music: River City Brass
June 29
5 – 7 PM
River City Brass is a full-time professional brass band that is dedicated to bringing its music into local communities.
Lunchtime Conert: Jesse Lowery
June 30
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Liven up your lunch break with free live music from Jesse Lowery in Market Square!
Paint & Sip Night: 'July in Pittsburgh'
June 30
5:30 – 7 PM
Paint a masterpiece while you sip on local libations from Space Bar. Get tickets here.
Wind Down Wednesday: Trivia Night
July 1
5:15 PM
Relax and unwind after work with ‘Play Name That Tune’ Music Trivia featuring music from decades of Americana.
Strawberry Pretzel Salad Eating Competition
July 2
12:15 PM
PDP is joining forces with YaJagoff! podcast to host the first strawberry pretzel salad eating contest in Downtown! Stop by during the Farmers Market.
Silent Disco
July 3
6-9 PM
Celebrate America 250 and the 4th of July with music and memories on Friday, July 3rd.
Mini-Golf in Market Square
July 3-5
12-9 PM
Play a round of mini-golf and enjoy family friendly activities including face painting, merch vendors, ice cream, popcorn, and more.
Live Music: Buffalo Rose
July 3
4-6 PM
Buffalo Rose is a six-member modern folk / Americana band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.