Some events planned in Western Pennsylvania in 2008 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the naming of Pittsburgh:

• May 11-18: Pittsburgh's 250th VisitPittsburgh National Tourism Week.

• June 24-29: The Tour of Pennsylvania bike ride begins in Philadelphia and ends in Pittsburgh.

• Aug. 2: Pittsburgh 250's Reunion Weekend.

• Oct. 4: The Pittsburgh 250 and PNC Black & Gold Bike Ride on the Great Allegheny Trail.

• Oct. 9-26: The Cultural District hosts the Pittsburgh 250 "Festival of Firsts."

• Nov. 25: 250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh's founding.

Source: Pittsburgh 250th Anniversary Commission