Preparations are being made for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day festivities coming to Pittsburgh.The City of Pittsburgh Department of Public Safety will aid in the preparation process and announced many events coming to the city.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade strolls through Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and Miss Smiling Irish Eyes — Melanie Grace Rayl of Mt. Lebanon — most likely won’t be the only one grinning. The weather forecast looks favorable,

Pittsburgh has one of the largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the country — typically attracting about 300,000 people, according to Visit Pittsburgh.