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Published on July 10, 2024
Kennywood's "Celebrate Pittsburgh" Event to Feature Steelers Stars and Pierogi Race ExtravaganzaSource: Breemik08, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Steel meets sports in a unique Pittsburgh-style celebration this weekend at Kennywood, where the beloved amusement park is rolling out the black and gold carpet for its "Celebrate Pittsburgh" event, which promises to put the 'community' in 'amusement' with a host of local celebrities on hand and some deliciously competitive racing that's about more than just roller coasters, as reported by WPXI.

According to WTAE, fans can anticipate rubbing shoulders with Pittsburgh Steelers luminaries such as Charlie Batch, Christian Kuntz, and Spencer Anderson on July 13 and 14, the timeline may be subject to change but what's certain is the energy will be as electrifying as a Steel Curtain stand. In a nod to another hometown team, WPXI reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates Great Pittsburgh Pierogi Race, which poses as a highlight reel all its own, will make its debut on Kennywood's grounds at 6 p.m. on Saturday and the Pirates' mascots will turn up the heat.

The Pierogi Race, a fan-favorite, quirky between-innings spectacle typically witnessed at Pirates baseball games, will take attendees on a savory sprint around Kennywood's Lagoon, featuring costumed characters like Jalapeno Hannah which adds a spicy twist to the traditional pierogi offerings. No word yet on whether park mascot Kenny Kangaroo will be sporting a pierogi costume, but my money's on some epic photo ops either way.

Kennywood's "Celebrate Pittsburgh" weekends, running Saturdays and Sundays through July, aim to showcase the best of the city's culture, sports, and community spirit, and what could exemplify that combo better than a meet-and-greet with gridiron greats followed by a race of stuffed doughy delights, add to that the usual thrills of its storied coasters, and you've got a recipe for hometown pride that could only come from the heart of the 'Burgh.

Mark your calendars, Pittsburghers—the park is open until 10 p.m. daily, so there's plenty of time to catch all the action, demonstrate your Pittsburgh pride, and maybe learn a thing or two about how this city takes its sports fandom to the next level.