Federated Investors Parade of Champions
June 20-22




Federated Investors Parade of Champions, a Pittsburgh 250 celebration sponsored by Pittsburgh-based investment manager Federated Investors, will welcome back some of Pittsburgh's most famous sports heroes during a three-day ultimate fan festival at the Senator John Heinz History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum.

Throughout the Federated Investors Parade of Champions weekend, set for June 20-22, thousands of families and sports enthusiasts will enjoy the following:

  • Autograph signings from former Pittsburgh champion athletes*

  • Championship trophies from the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates, and Steelers

  • Photos with the Steelers' five Lombardi trophies - just added

  • Photos with the 1971 and 1979 World Series trophies, the University of Pittsburgh's 1976 National Championship trophy, Tony Dorsett's Heisman trophy, and Mario Lemieux's personal trophy collection - just added

  • Appearances by Pirates 1960 World Series Stars Dick Groat, Bob Friend, Elroy Face, and Bill Mazeroski - just added

  • Super Bowl XL winners Charlie Batch, Mike Logan, and Heath Miller - just added

  • U.S. Army Fun Zone featuring a rock climbing wall, a Steelers moon bounce and player photo cut-outs, "Dress Like a Pitt Panther" basketball and football cut-outs, and a Pirates pop-up machine and video gaming station

  • Team mascots including Iceburgh, Steely McBeam, Pitt Panter, and Pirate Pierogies

  • A photo presentation featuring "Pittsburgh's Lost Team" including the Condors, Crawfords, Hornets, Maulers, Pipers, Rens and Homestead Grays

  • Highlight videos of Pittsburgh's most memorable championship moments

  • Access to the History Center and Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

  • Food from Spaghetti Warehouse, Mad Mex, Fudge Wudgie Chocolates, Pittsburgh Popcorn Co, and other Strip District eateries

  • Live TV and radio broadcasts from ESPN SportsCenter, KDKA-TV, FSN Pittsburgh, Fox Sports 970, and 104.7 FM throughout the weekend on Smallman Street

  • Fans are invited to be part of a live audience during a special hour-long, live broadcast of "Savran on SportsBeat" at 5:30 p.m. Friday - just added

Tickets:

Tickets for the Federated Investors Parade of Champions are available at the History Center throughout the weekend.

Ticket Prices:

  • $20 for Adult One-Day Pass

  • $12.50 for Kids One-Day Pass (ages 12 and under)

  • Children under the age of six are admitted free

  • $51 for Adult Three-Day Pass


    • History Center members receive a 50% discount on tickets. Not a History Center member? Save money by joining today!

    Dates & Times:

  • Friday, June 20, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, June 21, 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, June 22, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.


    • Players:

    A variety of sports champions will participate during the three-day long event, including members of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Pirates and Steelers, as well as former Olympic and collegiate athletes and representatives from the 1930s Pittsburgh Crawfords and Homestead Grays.**

  • List of Confirmed Athletes - more just added


  • Confirmed Schedule of Athletes


    • Authors:

    Multiple local authors will be on hand for the Federated Investors Parade of Champions to sign copies of their books celebrating Pittsburgh pride.*

  • Confirmed Author Appearances


    • Visitor's Guide:

    Click here for an easy-to-use visitor's guide that you can print out and bring with you to the Federated Investors Parade of Champions.

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    Watch a video from the History Center's Federated Investors Parade of Champions press conference!


    Proceeds from the Federated Investors Parade of Champions benefit the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, Pirates Charities and the preferred charities of the Penguins and Steelers.

    *Autographs are limited to two items per visitors. The purchase of a ticket does not guarantee autograph or opportunity to meet any advertised personalities. Personalities reserve the right to cancel appearance up to and including date(s) of event    .

    **A list of current athletes and autograph schedules will be found at www.pghhistory.org closer to the event date. Schedule is subject to change up to, and including date(s) of event.