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Weekend Brings Free (& Affordable) Festivals!

This weekend brings you more festivals and parades than you could possibly pack into one weekend! Ranging from very affordable to FREE, there are loads of activities for you to enjoy in Pittsburgh this weekend without breaking the bank! Living Pittsburgh.com's bargainistas Heather Walsh and Rachel Booth highlight free and affordable ways to enjoy these last days of summer in the 'Burgh!
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A Fair in the Park

Mellon Park
Fifth and Shady Avenues in Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
412-610-5175
Website: www.afairinthepark.org

Enjoy free admission and parking to this annual contemporary craft festival featuring art displays, demonstrations, concerts, kids activities and so much more! It's an opportunity for the whole family to be creatively involved with recognized local and national artists!
Click here for more event details at LivingPittsburgh.com

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Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Riverplex at Sandcastle
1000 Sandcastle Drive
West Homestead (Pittsburgh), PA
412-422-1113
Website: www.pghirishfest.org
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Only $10 in advance gets you live bands and musicians, bagpipe performers, Irish dancing, food and more at this annual Irish festival! There's even Irish arts & crafts for the wee folk, who don't have to pay a dime! Plus, we know when you can get in for only $3!
Click here for more event details at LivingPittsburgh.com

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Biannual German Parade & Auto Display

Union Avenue, East Ohio Street, and Allegheny Commons
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 414-1020

Enjoy an Antique German Auto Display, followed by a German Parade, in Pittsburgh's very own German neighborhood - Deutschtown. The parade includes antique autos, dignitaries, folk dance groups, and the Mayor of Mulhausen Germany - sister city to Saxonburg, PA! Best of all, it's free to attend!
Click here for more event details at LivingPittsburgh.com

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Wings Over Pittsburgh

911th Airlift Wing
Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station off Business I-376 at the Thorn Run Road exit
Pittsburgh, PA
412-474-8501
Website: www.wingsoverpittsburgh.com
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Wings Over Pittsburgh is an annual event celebrating patriotism, and features a massive air show near Pittsburgh's Air Reserve Station. Best of all, it's free to attend (parking is free as well)!
Click here for more event details at LivingPittsburgh.com

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Millvale Days

The length of Grant Avenue
Millvalle, PA
412-821-2777
Website: www.millvalepa.com

This annual celebration in Millvale includes carnival rides, games of chance, a parade, live music and much more! It's free to attend, and ride tickets are affordable as well.
Click here for more event details at LivingPittsburgh.com

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