Extreme water sports, freestyle motocross, powerboat racing, children's activities, national-act concerts (including headliner Craig Morgan), and the dramatic Fourth of July fireworks show are only some of the reasons to attend the annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta. Attracting over 600,000 annually, the Pittsburgh Regatta is the region's largest community event and the largest inland regatta in the United States. In 2011, the 34th annual Three Rivers Regatta will fill Point State Park (as well as the North Shore). Best of all, it's free!
When:
July 2-4, 2011
Packed with land and water events all three days!
Packed with land and water events all three days!
Where:
Point State Park & the North Shore
Admission:
FREE!
In the Water:
The Pittsburgh Regatta makes a splash as the City of Pittsburgh's official Fourth of July celebration, including many popular water activities:
- Powerboat Superleague North American Championships
- Mad-City Water Ski Team
- "All That Yakking" Free Kayaking Lessons
- Cadence on the River Dragon Boat Races
- "Anything that Floats" Race
- Bass Fishing Tournament
On Land:
If you prefer to stay dry, on solid ground, the Pittsburgh Regatta offers a host of shore-based fun and entertainment:
- "Sandsational" Sand Sculpture (40 x 20 x 15 feet!)
- Circus Orange (aerial stunt performers/pyrotechnic show)
- Red Bull "Bursting In" Air Force Aerial Team
- "Over the Mountain" Bike Stunt Show
- Frisbee Dog Show
- OneUp "Skateboard" Team
- KDKA "Competitive Eating Contest"
- Regatta Concert Series (see below)
- Regatta "Flashes of Freedom" Fireworks Fantasia at 9:35 p.m., Monday, July 4th
For the Kids:
At Point State Park, Mr. Rooter will be hosting a Pittsburgh "Calling All Kids" Zone, with wild, wacky and fun things kids like to do including inflatables and interactive games, face painters, balloon artists and other activities.
Pittsburgh Regatta Concert Lineup:
National and hometown acts will keep the entertainment going on the Point State Park main stage and the Rivers Casino Amphitheater throughout the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta. The lineup features the patriotic presence of the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors and headline attraction, Circus Orange.
More concerts still to be announced...
Monday, July 4th:
Asbury Fever Concert
Rivers Casino Amphitheatre
6:00 p.m.
The sounds of the "Jersey Shore" come to Pittsburgh in this band’s recreation and tribute to the artists — Springsteen, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bon Jovi, Little Steven and more — who made the music legendary.
In the grand tradition of July 4th fireworks and fun, the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is also Pittsburgh's most exciting Independence Day celebration. Celebrate the holiday with Pittsburgh's largest fireworks spectacular - "Flashes of Freedom" Fireworks and Laser Spectacular - one of the top ten fireworks displays in the nation. Engineered by Pittsburgh's own Pyrotecnico.
Rivers Casino Amphitheatre
6:00 p.m.
The sounds of the "Jersey Shore" come to Pittsburgh in this band’s recreation and tribute to the artists — Springsteen, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Bon Jovi, Little Steven and more — who made the music legendary.
"Visions of Glory" Concert
Point State Park Main Stage
6:45 p.m.
Featuring the US Army Jazz Ambassadors, part of the internationally famous US ARmy National Field Band, in a patriotic musical salute.
Circus Orange
Point State Park Main Stage
8:45 p.m.
An astonishing display of aerial, dance and acrobatic performers infused by pyrotechnic special effects arousing shouts of "wow" with every move — you don’t want to miss it!
Regatta Fireworks - "Flashes of Freedom" Fireworks Fantasia
9:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.In the grand tradition of July 4th fireworks and fun, the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta is also Pittsburgh's most exciting Independence Day celebration. Celebrate the holiday with Pittsburgh's largest fireworks spectacular - "Flashes of Freedom" Fireworks and Laser Spectacular - one of the top ten fireworks displays in the nation. Engineered by Pittsburgh's own Pyrotecnico.
