2006 Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta Filled With Fun in the Water and on Land.PITTSBURGH -- With less than a week until the kick off of Pittsburgh's favorite summertime event - the organizers of the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Three Rivers, Que., Canada: see Trois Rivières. Regatta are thrilled to present four days of family fun on the rivers and at the Point. The 2006 Regatta - Pittsburgh's official Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. celebration - starts Saturday, July 1 and concludes Tuesday, July 4 with WPXI-TV Regatta Thunder Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale. "The Regatta is again the highlight of the summer with its diverse and exciting schedule," said Diane Greco, Vice President of Events for US Events and Marketing. "Besides the amazing water events scheduled; we have a tremendous concert series and fun land-based events." 2006 Highlights include: Water Events: --Cabela's 2nd Annual Bass Fishing Tournament (July 1) --Trib Total Media Grand Prix Grand Prix n. pl. Grand Prix Any of several competitive international road races for sports cars of specific engine size over an exacting, usually risky course. Powerboat Races (July 1 and 2) --Kennywood Park Anything That Floats Race (July 2) --Cabela's Shore-Based Fishing Derby presented by Venture Outdoors (July 2) --Station Square hot boat and lighted boat parades (July 3) --3rd Annual Flying Scot Sailing Regatta (July 4) Land Activities: --RE/MAX Tethered Attached to a data or power source by wire or fiber. Contrast with untethered. Hot Air Balloon This article is about hot air balloons themselves. For the associated activity, see Hot air ballooning. The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology, dating back to its invention by the Montgolfier brothers in Annonay, Rides (every day) --United States NAVY Dive Tank and Flight Simulator (every day) --Southwest Airlines' Climbing Wall Challenge (every day) --Regatta Concert Series featuring the Violent Femmes; Blake Shelton; Marc Broussard, The Clarks Presented By American Eagle Outfitters, and The River City Brass Band The River City Brass Band is a modified British-style brass band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band performed its first concert on November 21, 1981, with its founder Robert Bernat as conductor. (see website for dates/times) --WPXI Regatta Thunder Fireworks (July 4) For the Kids (Every day in the Children's Village) --ALCOSAN Creation Station --AAA East Central NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. Mobile Unit --McDonald's Bounce House & Tuner Truck --Kaufmann's, Now Part of the Macy's Family 9-Hole Miniature Golf Course Times and locations for events can be found at www.threeriversregatta.com or by calling 412-875-4841. About the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta The 29th Annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, Pittsburgh's Official Fourth of July celebration, is the region's largest community event and the biggest inland regatta in the United States. Held July 1-4 in Pittsburgh's Point State Park, the event is made possible by generous sponsors, vendors, cultural institutions, media organizations and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. General Admission for the public is just $1; children in strollers and baby-packs are FREE. For more information about the schedule of events or sponsorships, visit www.threeriversregatta.com or contact the Regatta office at 412-875-4841. |
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