Light Up Night marks the official start to the holiday season in Pittsburgh, and thousands descended on Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday night for the event.

"It's the holiday season. [I] want to be cheered," Dale Labby said.

From trees to bridges to fireworks, Light Up Night has it all. For Julie Lloyd, though, Light Up Night holds a deeper meaning.

"My husband proposed to me 12 years ago when they did the tree countdown," Lloyd recalled.

This is the first year she's brought all her kids to see the sights and sounds.

"I think they were like, 'Wow, this is really great,'" Lloyd said.

Mayor Ed Gainey says he's seeing his daughter for the first time since she went to college this fall.

"This Christmas season is a little different for me because when you are used to having your daughter

See Full Page