Dear Neighbors: Thank you for writing! I hope the suggestions will continue to come in, but here is what I have learned from you so far: Get a kayak/canoe and paddle down from Washington's Landing. Anyone going to Washington's Landing should be aware that the 31st Street Bridge is closed. The only way to get there is from the Heinz plant (condos) next to the 16th St Bridge Check Lawrenceville in Arsenal Park near 40th street. They have them either on the 3rd or 4th. We always head down towards Heinz Field and walk out to the river. You can usually find parking back by CCAC and getting out after the show is usually fairly easy if you live north. You only need to go early if you want to sit for the show. If you are going to canoe from Washington's Landing and are coming from Highland Park, you may want to cross on the 40th St Bridge instead of going all the way downtown, crossing and heading north again. You cannot get to Washington's Landing from 40th St. The 31st Street Bridge is completely closed. The only way a car can get to Herr's Island is on River Road, which you access near the 16th Street Bridge. Don't go to the Point. Drive downtown, park on the street (it's free obviously, at night) near Heinz Hall or the Benedum, walk to the bridge and watch from there. You'll be back at your car and gone before all the 'burbanites even know it's over. It's a spectacular vantage point, too. Park at Millvale Riverfront Park. Cycle or paddle down to the big city. drive to S.Side and bike down to Station Sq. right under the display. The golf course at the top of Forbes in Sq Hill. It's above CMU. Bring bug stuff. Also, Mt Washington. -- Kimberly Latta, Ph.D. Highland Park, Pittsburgh, PA *All you need is already within you. Only you must approach yourself with reverence and love.* ~Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj