Buildings across Pittsburgh, U.S. light up red to raise awareness for struggling live events industry

PITTSBURGH — Buildings in Pittsburgh and across the country lit up red Tuesday night.

The “Red Alert Restart Day of Action” raised awareness about the struggles of the live events industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Local venues like the August Wilson Center, Rex Theater and Mr. Smalls are among those that are hurting financially as the pandemic has gone on for months.

Even the city of Pittsburgh took part in the event.

The City-County Building lit up red as well in support of the movement

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