Photo Gallery: Pittsburgh Abuzz Before Festival

By   •   August 12, 2014

sidewalk chalk
Many local organizations were represented during July's Day of Hope when people around the Pittsburgh area completed indoor and outdoor projects for the community.
youth in circle
A group of youth who were part of the Day of Hope take a moment to delegate responsibilities.
Governor letter
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett wrote a letter, welcoming everyone gathered for the Three Rivers Festival of Hope in Pittsburgh. Watch the Festival live at BillyGraham.org/Live beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 15, and running through the weekend.
kids onstage
Kids perform for the community during the Day of Hope back in July.
food line
Hundreds received free food and enjoyed crafts and entertainment during Pittsburgh's Day of Hope in July. It was in conjunction with several community action projects around the area.
flowers
Volunteers went door to door in July to hand out free flowers and invite people to the Festival.
Mayor letter
Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto proclaimed Aug. 15-17 Festival of Hope Week.
praying over skyline
A group of prayer warriors gathered regularly on Mount Washington, overlooking the Pittsburgh skyline, to pray for the city in preparation for the Festival.
Praying
A small group takes a moment to pray and read the Bible on Mount Washington. The group is part of a larger group of locals who have gathered on the mountain to pray for their city.
county proclamation
Allegheny County proclaimed Aug. 11-17 Festival of Hope Week. The proclamation is signed by county executive Rich Fitzgerald.
billboard
A billboard for the Festival of Hope invites passersby to enjoy music and a message of hope. Watch the Festival live at BillyGraham.org/Live, beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT Friday, Aug. 15, and running through the weekend.