# 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.

- Last checked: 2026-10-21
- 4 parades and tree lightings with 2026 dates
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## Christmas parades

- **Steel Valley Holiday Parade** at 8th Avenue, Homestead, Munhall and West Homestead. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Price: Free to watch. Floats, marching groups and holiday characters along 8th Avenue. Official page: https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/save-the-date-steel-valley-holiday-parade-2026-dec-5/ (checked 2026-10-21)

## Tree lightings and lighting nights

- **City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night** at City-County Building and Grant Street, 414 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. When: Sat, Nov 21, 2026. Time: 4–7:30 p.m.; tree lighting, fireworks and light show 5–5:20 p.m.; light show again 6:30 p.m. Price: Free. Live music, food trucks, games and the gingerbread house display in the City-County Building lobby. Official page: https://www.pittsburghpa.gov/Recreation-Events/Special-Events/Holidays-At-City-County-Building (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Sewickley Light Up Night** at Broad and Walnut streets, Sewickley. When: Fri, Dec 4, 2026. Time: 5–8:30 p.m. Price: Not listed. A youth stage on Walnut Street and horse-drawn carriage rides from 5 to 8 p.m. Official page: https://www.sewickleyborough.org/400/2026-Light-Up-Night-Events-and-Activitie (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Edgewood Light Up Night** at Memorial Park, Edgewood, Edgewood. When: Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Time: 6:30–8:30 p.m.; tree lighting 6:30 p.m. Price: Not listed. Official page: https://www.edgewoodfoundation.org/upcoming-events/light-up-night-db46j-yppm6-rn8m3 (checked 2026-10-21)

## Parades and tree lightings that come back every year

- [City of Pittsburgh Tree Lighting on Highmark Light Up Night](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/events/city-of-pittsburgh-tree-lighting-on-highmark-light-up-night-county-building-grant-street/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [Highmark Light Up Night](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/events/highmark-light-up-night-downtown-pittsburgh/): next dates Nov 21, 2026
- [Sewickley Light Up Night](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/events/sewickley-light-up-night-broad-walnut-streets/): next dates Dec 4, 2026
- [Edgewood Light Up Night](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/events/edgewood-light-up-night-memorial-park/): next dates Dec 5, 2026
- [Steel Valley Holiday Parade](https://littlesweekly.com/pittsburgh/events/steel-valley-holiday-parade-8th-avenue/): next dates Dec 5, 2026

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## FAQ

### When is the Christmas parade in Pittsburgh in 2026?
Steel Valley Holiday Parade: Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Homestead, Munhall and West Homestead).

### When is the Christmas tree lighting in Pittsburgh?
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.

### Are Christmas parades and tree lightings in Pittsburgh free?
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.

### Which are best for little kids?
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.

### How do you check these parades and tree lightings?
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](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).