A block party in Pittsburgh celebrated all the things that make the Steel City special.
“ICONIC PGH” featured food, drinks and games all with a local flavor.
The event was free for all ages and was held at the Strip District terminal on Saturday from 11am to 6pm
More than forty vendors from around the city shared all things Pittsburgh, from new T-shirts to pierogie bath bombs.
Local musicians such as the Stone Throwers, The Polkamaniacs and Bad Custer played live.
Games included “Pittsburgh Traffic Twister,” a strawberry pretzel eating contest and a spatula obstacle course.
Mancini’s and Jenny Lee Swirl Bread were featured in “The Tailgate Zone” and drinks from Pittsburgh Brewing Company were served.
Kennywood set up a place for children to play and other entertainment was provided by the Museum of Illusions, FA Climb and Puttshack.
The most passionate Yinzers in the Strip even got Pittsburgh-themed flash tattoos from KyKlops Tattoo.
It is estimated that around 1000 people attended the event.
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