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Plans for floating cinema in jeopardy, promoters haven’t applied for permits

PITTSBURGH — Plans for floating cinema nights in Pittsburgh this fall could be in jeopardy. 

The promoter has yet to apply for the required permits, according to our news partners at TribLIVE

The floating cinema was advertised as a way for people to safely watch movies from boats on the river. 

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It's scheduled to be in Pittsburgh Sept. 16 - 20, but the U.S. Coast Guard's Pittsburgh unit hasn't been contacted for permits. 

There are other cities which are scheduled on the tour including New York. Local officials reached out to the U.S. Coast Guard in New York and they haven’t been contacted either, according to TribLIVE.