Fans cheer on Penguins at pep rally in Market Square
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The City of Pittsburgh hosted a Pens playoff pep rally in Market Square Friday afternoon.
Before game six against the New York Rangers, Pittsburgh city leaders hosted a pep rally for the team in Market Square to cheer on the team.
They've also declared it a Black and Gold Day.
Music, dancing, towel waving and Let's Go Pens chants filled downtown during the rally. Iceburgh even made an appearance.
But the excitement isn't only for local hockey fans. Downtown business owners are excited, too. With thousands of fans in the city for a game on a Friday night, the economic impact is expected to be big.
That is an expected impact on their bottom line-- especially as more people fill downtown following the pandemic.
"Return on an investment for people one, celebrating our team, having a great time with family and friends, and spending some money in the economy. It don't get no better than that," Mayor Gainey said.
Even if you don't have a ticket inside PPG Paints Arena, the playoff big screen will be up outside of the building. Hundreds more fans are expected to watch the game there.
The Pens have a 3-2 series lead and have a chance to clinch the series with a win tonight.
