Dozens attend annual sunrise Easter service at Allegheny Observatory

Emily Balser | Sunday, April 21, 2019 10:29 a.m.

WPXI

Residents attend the annual sunrise Easter service at Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh’s North Shore neighborhood Sunday, April 21, 2019.

Dozens of people braved the rain and cold weather Sunday morning to attend the annual sunrise Easter service on Pittsburgh’s North Side, Tribune-Review news partner WPXI-TV reported.

This is the 85th year for the interdenominational event held at Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park.

The service started at 6:30 a.m. with people turning out with lawn chairs and blankets.

The Rev. Rick Weiss from Emmanuel Christian Church was the speaker this year.