Pittsburgh police in January charged a Lower Burrell woman with firing a gun on New Year’s Eve into the ceiling of a parking garage at Rivers Casino, but the suspect wasn’t celebrating.

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Monday, December 30, 2019

From family fun to Pittsburgh’s iconic art-focused First Night, here’s how to celebrate New Year’s Eve right in the city.

First Night

This year’s 26th Annual First Night celebration brings a New Year’s Eve party all across the Cultural District featuring live music, dance, theater, visual arts, comedy, magic, kids’ activities, and a signature parade.

Admission buttons are $10, with a VIP experience available for $40. Learn more.

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Handmade Arcade Winter Market

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The chalets in Market Square welcome new and returning artists and vendors in Handmade Arcade’s first outdoor artist market. Find a New Year’s gift for yourself or your friends, open from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.

New Year’s Eve at Revel

Two floors of live music, party favors, giveaways, and more, along with two hour of an open bar overlooking Market Square.

Tickets start at $50. Learn more.

Holiday KidsPlay

Enjoy free fun, educational, and hands-on experiences for children and families at the Heinz Hall Courtyard, open until 10:00 p.m. with your Cultural Trust First Night button.

New Year’s Eve at Bridges & Bourbon

Choose from three experience packages at one of the newest restaurants in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Tickets start at $40. Learn more.

Toast ’20 at the Pennsylvanian

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Presented by Creatives Drink, Market Street Grocery, and Pittsburgh City Paper, bring in the new year at the iconic Pennsylvanian in Downtown with music from DJ ADMC.

General admission is sold out, but VIP tickets are available for $75. Learn more.

New Year’s Eve Throwback Party at Rivers Casino

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Get your scrunchies and hairspray ready to get jiggy with the best party since the ball dropped for Y2K!

Tickets start at $50. Learn more.

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New Year’s Eve Cruise on the Gateway Clipper

Ring in the New Year out on the water! Tickets start at $95.

New Year’s Eve Rockin’ Gatsby at the Hard Rock Cafe

Enjoy live music from Neon Swing X-perience and DJ Enn Era.

General admission is $35, with VIP packages available. Learn more.

New Year’s Eve at Howl at the Moon

Ticket start at $95 and include a premium open bar at one of Downtown’s most fun locations, plus party favors and a new year’s toast.

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Let’s Get Swanky at the Metropolitan Club

The Metropolitan Club above NOLA on the Square rings in the new year with a Gatsby-style party featuring a unique twist with live music and food.

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New Year’s Eve at Il Tetto

Kickoff 2020 in 1920’s style with live music, retro cocktails, and a midnight balloon drop and champagne toast.

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