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Christmas parades and tree lightings in Pittsburgh, 2026.

We found four Christmas parades and tree lightings in and around Pittsburgh with 2026 dates: one parade and three tree lightings and lighting nights, two free to watch. Each one has the date, start time, price and a link to the organizer’s page.

The quick answersChecked
When’s the Christmas parade?Steel Valley Holiday Parade: Dec 5 · 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.1 paradeWhen’s the tree lighting?City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night: Nov 21 · 4–7:30 p.m. Plus 2 more.3 lightingsIs it free?2 of 4 are free to watch; the rest list a price.2 freeDaytime or after dark?1 daytime, 3 in the evening. Each card is marked.3 evening

Last checked · 4 events · Every listing links to its official page. How we choose

By date

Every parade and tree lighting, soonest first

Filter to what fits your evening, then tap one for its time, price and kid notes.

21NovSatCity of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up NightTree lighting · 4–7:30 p.m.4DecFriSewickley Light Up NightLighting festival · 5–8:30 p.m.5DecSatEdgewood Light Up NightTree lighting · 6:30–8:30 p.m.5DecSatSteel Valley Holiday ParadeParade · 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Christmas parades

Christmas parades in and around Pittsburgh

Start time, price and what to know with little kids, from each organizer’s own page.

Know one we missed?Send us the organizer’s page and we’ll check the date and add it.Suggest a parade

Tree lightings

Tree lightings and lighting nights near Pittsburgh

Most lightings are short and happen at dusk, often with Santa, music or cocoa.

More to come.Tree lightings are often announced late. We recheck every week through early December.Email me when one’s added

Before you go

Three things that make parade night easier

SpotGet there earlyA curb spot near the start means little ones see everything and you can leave before the end.
WarmDress for standing stillWatching is colder than walking. Bring a blanket for the stroller and an extra layer.
TimingCheck the start timeLighted parades start after dark. Daytime parades are easier for nap schedules.

Every year

Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

Each of these comes back every year. Its page keeps the last confirmed dates, and the new ones go up there once they’re posted. Every year in Pittsburgh

City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up NightNext: Nov 21, 2026Highmark Light Up NightNext: Nov 21, 2026Sewickley Light Up NightNext: Dec 4, 2026Edgewood Light Up NightNext: Dec 5, 2026Steel Valley Holiday ParadeNext: Dec 5, 2026

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Good questions

Christmas parades in Pittsburgh: the FAQ

Steel Valley Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Homestead, Munhall and West Homestead).

City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night at City-County Building and Grant Street: Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 4–7:30 p.m.; tree lighting, fireworks and light show 5–5:20 p.m.; light show again 6:30 p.m. Sewickley Light Up Night at Broad and Walnut streets: Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5–8:30 p.m. Edgewood Light Up Night at Memorial Park, Edgewood: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 6:30–8:30 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m.

Two of the four we list are free to watch: City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night and Steel Valley Holiday Parade. Some charge for extras like Santa photos or rides, and each card says so.

Daytime ones are easiest with toddlers: Steel Valley Holiday Parade. Evening ones start after dark and are colder, so bring layers and a blanket for the stroller. Get there early for a curb spot near the start so little ones can see.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 21, 2026, and we recheck them every week through early December. How we choose and check.

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