The CitiParks Office of Special Events is pleased to announce that registration for the 22nd Annual City of Pittsburgh Gingerbread House Competition opens on Tuesday, October 1. Registration will open online at 10am at www.pittsburghpa.gov/gingerbread and remain open through 11:59pm on Sunday, November 10.
Individuals, schools, communities, non-profits, and professionals are invited to express their creativity in celebrating the holiday season through the display. The competition began with downtown Pittsburgh hotels in 2002 to benefit the Children’s Hospital Free Care Fund, and since has attracted thousands of entries and visitors to PPG Place before moving to the City-County Building in 2019.
The Office of Special Events is proud to announce a new partnership with Clearview Federal Credit Union to present the City of Pittsburgh’s official holiday events, including the 22nd Annual Gingerbread Display and Competition as well as the 109th Tree Lighting Ceremony to illuminate the only live holiday tree in downtown.
“Clearview is excited to partner with the City of Pittsburgh to celebrate the holiday season,” said Lisa Florian, President & CEO. “The Gingerbread House Competition and Tree Lighting Ceremony bring our community together in the spirit of creativity, joy, and generosity. We’re proud to be part of a tradition that showcases the talent and imagination of participants while spreading holiday cheer to all who visit.”
This year’s display at the City County Building will open with a ceremony on Friday, November 22, with the entries remaining displayed for Light Up Night on November 23 and through early January. In addition to 19 categories, participants will also be eligible for overall awards such as the “Clearview Choice”, voted on by Clearview representatives, and “Curator’s Choice” selected by Carnegie Museum of Art.
The Gingerbread House Display and Competition is also made possible with media support from KDKA Radio, 100.7 Star, Y108, WAMO 107.3, and 93.7 The Fan. For more information on this event, please visit pittsburghpa.gov/gingerbread, email specialevents@pittsburghpa.gov or follow @pgheventsoffice on social media.
