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Saturday in the Square
Baby, it’s cold outside…and Aurora’s festivities are moving indoors this week!
Enjoy the lights of Aurora and take some festive photos– then, head inside to the beautiful main lobby of the Union Trust building for free live entertainment!
Aurora Program Schedule in the Union Trust Building this week
Tuesday, 11/26 | Cello Fury | 7pm
Wednesday, 11/27 | Cello Fury | 7pm
Saturday, 11/30 | Saturdays in the Square | 5:30pm-8:00pm
The Mellon Square Holly Trolley free shuttle will still be offering warm & festive rides from Mellon Square to Market Square to the Cultural District and back again from 5:30pm-8:30pm every Saturday through December 28th!
Join the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy for the first “Saturday in the Square” party of the season! Watch as Aurora: Illuminating the Holiday Magic of Mellon Square makes its official debut and dazzles in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh.
Enjoy festive holiday music and catch a live performance by the Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Capture a magical holiday photo with Aurora, courtesy of Keep Pittsburgh Dope, and stay connected with the sights and sounds of the season with a ride on the FREE Holly Trolley, shuttling between Mellon Square and Market Square.
Highlights:
- 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. – FREE Rides on the “Holly Trolley”: Hop on the festive trolley for a scenic shuttle between Mellon Square and Market Square.
- 5:30 – 8:30 P.M. – FREE Holiday Photos with Keep Pittsburgh Dope: Keep Pittsburgh Dope is capturing one-of-a-kind memories at Aurora in Mellon Square for the holiday season. KPD will snap complimentary professional photos of family, friends, and Pittsburghers looking to capture their winter style under the lights of Aurora.
- Registration Encouraged – Click here!
- POSTPONED- 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. – Apres Ski Happy Hour: Ritual House is taking over Mellon Square to launch the newest and chicest winter happy hour event in Downtown Pittsburgh this holiday season. Dress in your warmest and most stylish Après-Ski apparel as Ritual House hosts this festive high-tea party under Aurora. Celebrate with hot beverages, cool cocktails, and live music.
- Registration Required – Click here!
- 7:00 – 8:00 P.M.- Pittsburgh Festival Opera Performance: Enjoy an enchanting evening of operatic voices performing songs from film, Broadway, and opera. This winter-inspired performance features award-winning stars of the Pittsburgh Festival Opera.
Date: November 30
Time: 5:30 PM
With the generous support of The Benter Foundation and Eden Hall Foundation, Aurora is set to be the marquee holiday attraction in downtown Pittsburgh, offering a unique blend of art, light, and festive cheer. Additional support for Aurora comes from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.