FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Amie M. Downs January 5, 2017 Allegheny County 412-350-3711 office 412-327-3700 cell [email protected] Katie O’Malley City of Pittsburgh 412-925-1990 cell [email protected] Fitzgerald, Peduto Declare #HereWeGo Day in Allegheny County, Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and City of Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto have declared tomorrow, Friday, January 6, 2017 as #HereWeGo Day in Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, and encourage everyone to show their support by donning black and gold, or Steelers gear. The “Terrible Tree” is also back in the Courthouse Courtyard and fans are invited to add their decorations and ornaments to the tree leading up to the AFC Wild Card Game on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Heinz Field County Executive Fitzgerald and Mayor Peduto have also been invited to participate in Friday night’s Steelers Playoff Pep Rally being hosted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rally is being held on Friday, January 6, from 5-8 p.m. at Stage AE on the North Shore. Admission to the event is free for all Steelers fans and drink specials will be available throughout the evening. Former Steelers running back Jerome Bettis and comedian and Pittsburgh native Billy Gardell will be on hand, the Steeline Drumline will perform, and Steelers game day public address announcer Larry Richert will emcee. Also featured will be a fan Terrible Towel Twirl, entertainment by D.J. Steve Maffei Jr., giveaways and plenty more. # # # Office of the County Executive 101 Courthouse • 436 Grant Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone (412) 350-6500 • Fax (412) 350-6512 www.alleghenycounty.us • [email protected] Office of the Mayor 512 City-County Building • 414 Grant Street • Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Phone (412) 255-2626 • Fax (412) 255-2687 www.PittsburghPA.gov .