After a year off in 2021 due to Covid-19 it was so much fun to have the 2022 First Night Parade back in action even if it was a much more limited event. I really love photographing this event every year. The puppets, the art cars, the Pittsburghness of it all, and of course the great folks that come out to celebrate new years even in downtown Pittsburgh in some really fun and goofy ways.
You can view all of my photos from the First Night festivities and can buy a copy directly through that link. You can also check out a few highlights below. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and everyone involved put on an amazing event as usual and it was so much fun to be a part of it once again.
Happy new year - here is to an amazing 2022!
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