Thanks in part to the many wonderful community connection the class of LDI XXI has created within the Larimer community, professional NFL athlete, Brandon Marshall, has agreed to make a celebrity appearance at our event.  Mr. Marshall’s ties to the community and region run deep as a Pittsburgh native, and as a part of his Brandon Marshall Foundation, Mr. Marshall understands the need for strong community bonds.  To learn more about the Brandon Marshall foundation, and its purpose, please follow the link above to his website.

As a part of Bright Night, the class of Leadership Development Initiative XXI has worked to create a temporary lighted archway to present to the residents of Larimer that will welcome visitors to the neighborhood of Larimer.  The intent is to work with the community after the event to make the construction and installation of a similar, permanent fixture a realization.  Below is an artistic rendering of what this archway will look like at Bright Night.

As we draw near May 17th there has been a lot of discussion regarding what exactly can be expected in terms of entertainment at Bright Night; the short answer to that is, LOTS!!!

Auto enthusiasts will be greeted upon entry to Larimer Avenue with a collection of 30 of the best cars the Pittsburgh Car Scene has to offer.  Continuing on towards  the ever important food selection, provided for by Pittsburgh Taco Truck and Pittsburgh Food Revolution, attendees will encounter educational and entertainment booths consisting of a NASCAR pit crew drill station, face painters, and a Science & Technology exhibit courtesy of Carnegie Library.  As the afternoon changes to evening live musical and dance routines will be occurring at our main stage in anticipation of night fall.  As the evening falls upon the event, Larimer Avenue will then be illuminated via theatrical lighting, courtesy of Luxe Lighting, in anticipation of the events main feature; an outdoor laser light show courtesy of Lightwave International.  These are the same people who have conducted light shows for some of the nations largest entertainment events, to include SXSW and Coachella!

We look forward to seeing you all on Larimer Avenue on May17th!