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200K Expected For Pittsburgh's Light Up Night

About 200,000 people are expected in downtown Pittsburgh tonight for Light Up Night, which marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.



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Various arts attractions, and a party on the Roberto Clemente Bridge, are part of the festivities.

Marching bands, the traditional unveiling of Macy's department store window display are also on tap. A fireworks display at 9:10 p.m. Friday caps off the celebration.

With daytime temperatures forecast in the mid-50s, organizers say the crowd could be larger this year. The temperature is supposed to remain in the 40s throughout the evening.