On the back of last year’s cancellations due to the pandemic, people came together to celebrate the 4th of July in droves across the Pittsburgh region. Take a look at the festivities through the eyes of our PG photographers.
OÕRyan the OÕMazing, dressed in patriotic colors, juggles on stilts during the Midland Fourth of July parade in Midland, Beaver County, on Sunday, July 4, 2021. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Kennedy and Kason Bonner join aunt Wendi Thompson in waving a passing floats during the Midland Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Kennedy is 3; Kason is 4. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Fireworks light the sky behind the Mister Rogers statue Sunday, July 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)A Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources worker cleans up around the fountain at Point State Park the morning after 4th of July fireworks display on Monday, July 5, 2021. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)A Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources worker cleans up along the river at Point State Park the morning after the 4th of July fireworks display on Monday, July 5, 2021. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)A hazy view of Downtown Pittsburgh at sunrise photographed on Monday, July 5, 2021. (Andrew Rush/Post-Gazette)Georgia Blotzer of Mt. Washington raises her hand in a cheer as honking cars signal support for about 50 people gathered along Washington Blvd. near Cochran Road in Mt. Lebanon to support voting rights and urge Senators to pass the voting rights bill known as the “For the People Act” on Friday, July 2, 2021. The rally was organized by Partners for Progress Southwest PA, a South Hills grassroots organization. “Democracy is in peril, and lies are being told about the last election,” said lead organizer Mykie Reidy of Mt. Lebanon. “The only way to protect the right to vote is for Congress to act. It’s time for the Senate to do its job.” (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)People walk between restaurants and bars along East Carson Street on July 2, 2021, in South Side. Pittsburgh Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich called the increased crowding in the neighborhood “dangerous and untenable” as COVID-19 restrictions lift and incidences of large crowds, fighting, and even shootings increase. (Ben Braun/Post-Gazette)Veterans and members of the Young Marines march in the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Sarah Conroy, of North Strabane, cheers while holding her son Austin, 4, as the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade passes, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)A member of the Syria Shriners passes attendees in a miniature truck during the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)People watch as a vehicle passes blowing bubbles during the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Selena Schneider, 4, of Clairton, jumps in the air out of excitement as as the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade passes, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)The 28th Infantry Division Band performs in the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)People watch as a member of the Steubenville Shrine Club rides by on a scooter during the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)The New Horizons Majorettes perform during the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)People watch as horses pass in the annual Canonsburg Fourth of July parade, Saturday, July 3, 2021, in Canonsburg. The parade returned this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic. (Alexandra Wimley/Post-Gazette)Dachsund owners release their dogs at the starting line of the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Emma Hurley of White Oak holds her 1 year-old dachshund Jessie after Jessie competed in the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Four-year-old Pockets competes in the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Joe Lewandwoski of Jeannette holds his dachshund, Bentley, after Bentley competed in the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Dachsund owners entice their dogs towards the finish line of the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Tom and Miranda Johnson of Verona congratulate their dachshund, Molly, after she competed in the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Seven-year-old Trudy of New Kensington crosses the finish line at the Weenie 100 at Kennywood Park in West Mifflin on July 3, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)Matt Raetsch and Brandon Young use binoculars to survey over the stern on July 3, 2021, on the Allegheny River. (Ben Braun/Post-Gazette)Matt Raetsch, a waterways conservation officer of six years, takes a call from one of his superiors on July 3, 2021, on the Allegheny River. (Ben Braun/Post-Gazette)Ryann Parish, 2, center, cannot contain the excitement while watching candy being tossed during the Midland Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021. At right is Airalynn Gilliam, 3. Both children are from Beaver Falls. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Alexis Curtis, 13, shows her enthusiasm during the Midland Fourth of July parade in Midland, Beaver County, on Sunday, July 4, 2021. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Bryce Curtis, 1, waits for candy to be tossed to him during the Midland Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021. With him are sister Emma, 10, and mom Amber. All are from Midland. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter 862 presented flags on Midland Avenue during the Midland Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Robert Henne, 65, of Hookstown, took off his hat and waved while the American flag passed during the Midland Fourth of July parade on Sunday, July 4, 2021. After being scaled back last year because of COVID-19, the parade this year in Midland, PA, attacked a crowd that packed Midland Avenue. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)Spectators watch fireworks at the July Fourth celebration at Point State Park on Sunday, July 4, 2021. (Jack Myer/Post-Gazette)
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