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PVGP Downtown Parade & Car Display

Event Details

Time: July 17, 2013 from 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Website or Map: http://www.pvgp.org/pvgp-even…
Event Type: parade, car, show
Organized By: Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix
Latest Activity: Apr 8, 2013

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Event Description

If you work Downtown, Wednesday of Race Week is a great day to take a long lunch break. Nestled among the skyscrapers several of downtown’s most prominent addresses open their courtyards for a sparkling preview of the upcoming weekend’s shows and races. The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix hosts a parade and 4 distinct car displays in downtown Pittsburgh.

The parade starts at the Rivers Casino, beside Heinz Field on the North Shore. Cars stage in the parking lot across street from the main entrance, and pass under the marque as they head into town. The Casino hosts a breakfast for all participants. The PVGP is excited about this new partnership. Parade participation is not required, you are permitted to go directly to your assigned car display location. at 10:45 am.

The car show starts with a parade into Pittsburgh from Rivers Casino on the north side at 10:30. Please arrive as close as possible to 9:00 AM to ensure your space in the parade. Due to an ever growing interest, no reserved parade spaces are available except for sponsor vehicles. Parade participation is restricted to antique, classic or race cars.

Registration Opens 8:00 AM
Parade Stages: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Parade Departs: 10:30 AM
Cars Displayed Downtown: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Parade Lap enters the city at 10:45 AM and thunders through the streets, dropping off cars at four locations:

US Steel Plaza
PPG Place
Market Square
Point State Park and Fort Pitt Museum