Tree Of Lights To Return To Point State Park In 2021, Thanks In Part To Some Vocal Pittsburghers

Pittsburgh PA

23 December, 2020

4:01 PM

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By Shelby Cassesse, CBS Pittsburgh December 22, 2020 PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The Tree of Lights at Point State Park isn't going anywhere. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Duquesne Light released a joint statement on Monday, saying they heard the people of Pittsburgh and agreed to keep the Tree of Lights at Point State Park in 2021. They previously announced that 2020 would be the final year for the tree. The decision was made as a way to preserve the historical grounds of Fort Duquesne, but it sparked an outcry and prompted Pete Linko of Crafton to start a petition to keep the tree. Read more at CBS Pittsburgh