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Pittsburgh to host Riverhounds championship rally Downtown
Downtown Pittsburgh will host a celebration Thursday afternoon of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds’ championship title.
Part of Grant Street will be closed to traffic from noon to 2 p.m.
A rally will go from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a receiving line to meet the team and take photos with the USL Championship Eastern Conference trophies.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds on Nov. 22 took the USL Championship title for the first time in franchise history after winning 5-3 in a penalty shootout against FC Tulsa at ONEOK Field.
“This championship marks a long-awaited and historic moment for Pittsburgh sports,” the county news release said.
Riverhounds President Jeff Garner, players and coaching staff will be joined by Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato for the rally.
The event will take place outside the City-County Building, 414 Grant St.
The following traffic restrictions will be in place:
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