Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Gabby Barrett, Michael Ray help celebrate Fourth of July

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“American Idol” finalist Gabby Barrett will do a near-victory lap in her hometown when she headlines the EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta Fourth of July festivitie­s in Point State Park, Downtown.

“There’s no better way for me to thank all the people who supported me these last few months than with a special hometown performanc­e,” the 18-year-old from Munhall said in a statement.

The country/pop singer’s setlist will include a few from her favorites, Carrie Underwood (”Good Girl”) and Maren Morris (”My Church”), along with some new music like “Jesus and My Mama.”

The 8 p.m. appearance on the Main Stage at Point State Park is free to the public, but front-stage tickets are available through Showclix.

The lineup also will include music by The Hobbs Sisters, Delta Struts and Stampede. The park will be filled with food vendors and a Kids Zone with patriotic crafts, face painting, airbrush tattoos, caricature­s, Amber’s Amazing Animal Balloons (4-8 p.m.) and Stilt Walking Uncle Sam (5-8 p.m.).

The Fort Pitt Museum will do a flag-raising ceremony at noon and offer 18th-century re-enactors, rifle and musket demos, and fife and drum performanc­es. The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8; $7 seniors (62+); $4.50 kids ages 6-17 and students with valid school ID; 5 and under free; $6 retired and active duty military.

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