Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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The crowd of people waiting to get into Heinz Field at 2 in the afternoon Monday.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Turkey Hill is one of the many vendors at Heinz Field giving away free samples.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Boats line up on the river before the races on Monday.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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There were numerous food options for Regatta attendants to chose from.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Heinz Field also had a variety of food choices on Monday afternoon.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Pittsburghers line up outside the gates of Heinz Field waiting to be let into the stadium Monday.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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The 28th Infantry Division Band entertains guests at Heinz Field.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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The 28th Infantry Division Band played many patriotic songs at Heinz Field on Monday afternoon.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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There were many games and activities for children at Heinz Field on Monday.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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The Point was a popular destination this weekend because of the Three Rivers Regatta.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Spectators wait anxiously for the boat races to begin on Monday afternoon.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Contestants in Saturday's pizza eating contest hope to win a spot in the final competition on the Fourth of July.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Contestants prepare for Saturday's round of the pizza eating contest.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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The Three Rivers Regatta is always a popular attraction during the weekend of July 4th.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Pittsburgh culture icons were in molded into the sand sculpture.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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This years sandsculpture was a popular attraction at the Three Rivers Regatta.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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Winners of Saturday's round of the pizza eating competition at the Three Rivers Regatta.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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A speed boat during the Regatta.

Weekend of July Fourth 2011

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A speed boat taking part in one of the races on Monday at the Regatta.