Fontana Fest is a Day Full of Activities! Thanks to These Many Organizations for Their Participation!
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PA Fish & Boat Commission
Take a Canoe Ride on the Monongahela! Staff from the PA Fish & Boat Commission will be on hand to outfit you with a life jacket, give you tips and launch you onto the river in a canoe.
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Pittsburgh Water Limo
Pittsburgh’s newest water taxi has partnered with FontanaFest for the 2nd consecutive year – visit the FontanaFest booth at the event for timed tickets and then head to the dock for a ride down the three rivers as part of the day’s festivities. Visit Website
Home Depot
We’re thrilled to have the Kids’ Depot, sponsored by Home Depot, back at FontanaFest again this year. Stop by their booth to select a wooden project kit and get help in making it. Get there early – these project kits go quickly!!
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Steely McBeam, the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Steelers, will visit FontanaFest from 2 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Iceburgh, the official mascot of the Pittsburgh Penguins, will visit FontanaFest from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to greet attendees, engage in a few antics and post for some photos too. Don’t miss him!
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Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirate Parrot is back at FontanaFest again and will visit with attendees from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum Have you had a chance to see the 6th Regiment United States Colored Troops Drum Corps? This group of young men will parade through FontanaFest at 1 p.m. using the cadences and dressed in the uniforms of the Civil War.
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The National Aviary
Throughout history, white doves have been a symbol of peace, unity, friendship and hope. At 12:30 p.m., attendees at FontanaFest will have an opportunity to see a dove release thanks to the participation of the National Aviary.
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U.S. Steelpan Academy
The U.S. Steelpan Academy, under the direction of Jonnet Solomon-Nowlin, will give two performances at FontanaFest. Join them from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 2-2:30 p.m. for some sounds of the Carribean.
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Pittsburgh River Rescue
Join Pittsburgh River Rescue at FontanaFest as they provide a dive demonstration and show attendees about the work that they do to keep people on the Three Rivers safe!
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Allegheny County 9-1-1 Mobile Unit
Allegheny County Emergency Services will be on hand this year with its Mobile 9-1-1 unit to teach kids about how to make a 9-1-1 call, what information to give and how they can help emergency responders.
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Equitable Gas Company
Meet Equitable Gas mascot, Freddy the Flame, as part of the FontanaFest activities and also check out two natural gas powered vehicles on display at the event.
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