Where: Market Square
What: Massive water balloon fight! featuring the lovely Joy Ike, the Big Throwback Duo (DJs Omar Abdul and J.Malls), and an absolute awesome band, Thee Adora
Who: Sponsored by Market Square, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, ZipCar, and the Shadow Lounge; and produced by Picnic!
What else: Official After-Party - Viper Soul Club @ the Shadow Lounge (www.myspace.com/vipersoulclub)
How: We need your help, if you are able to volunteer with us, please drop us a line at picnicpgh@gmail.com
Last year's stats:
Number of pe ople: 350
Number of water balloons: 8,000
Number of live bands: 2
Amount of fun: infinite! Check out the photos and videos from our previous water balloon fight blog!
Send questions, comments, and ideas to picnicpgh@gmail.com.
"This could be a significant moment in your secret agent career. We hope you come prepared.
Remember- arrive at Arco
Park, 57th and
Butler Street,
Lawrenceville, 15201, on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 slightly before 7:30 pm.
Bring a pillow,when you hear a whistle, run into the middle of the field
and begin the pillow fight.*
Please only fight with other people who are clearly involved
in the pillow fight.
After a few minutes you will hear another whistle and you must
stop fighting.
Please assist with clean up.
Proceed to Art All Night next door and get your art on!
Enjoy!
Sincerely, your friendly Picnic! coordinators + little indian girl
*Play at your own risk!
"...I think for the time being, we need more festivals, more picnics."
Hi Everyone! Thank you for all of your support and love for our first annual Market Square Water Balloon FIGHT! We really appreciate you joining us at the fight, helping us set up and clean up, and inviting your friends and family to the event. Check out the videos and photos!
We want to thank Ben Butala for these lovely photos and Abigail Santner and GO Magazine for the video and sponsorship. In addition, we would also like to thank the following sponsors: Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Market Square, FlexCar, Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project (PUMP), Palate, DNAPittsburgh, and the Shadow Lounge.
Get ready for more from Picnic! this year! We are busy brewing our next event, scheduled for takeoff later this spring. So check back with us in the next two weeks, or we'll check back with you! Next up: 2nd Annual Market Square Water Balloon FIGHT!!!!
Peace and picnics!
Vivien and Cleo
Picnic!
