South Side Street Fest Launches Tonight

Pittsburgh’s South Side is launching the South Side Street Fest to transform East Carson Street into a safer, more vibrant late-night destination—closing the road to cars Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., starting June 20th. With strict entry rules—including age verification, ID scanning, and metal detectors—officials aim to deter troublemakers and reduce gun incidents. Attendees can enjoy music, art, and drinks from designated tents (with higher prices), while open containers are banned. Business owners and community members are cautiously optimistic, hoping this structured event will draw back visitors and reshape the street’s reputation for the better. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42a11c79d00a28f2