Yes, There’s a Parallel Parking Championship in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh, parking isn’t just a skill — it’s a sport. Each year, drivers from across the city gather under a bridge in Lawrenceville for the Pittsburgh Parallel Parking Championship, a grassroots contest that turns one of driving’s most stressful maneuvers into pure community fun. No sponsors, no ticket sales, just pride, precision, and a few inevitable curb kisses. What began as one man’s joke about his mom’s parking prowess has become a hometown tradition — proof that even the simplest skills can bring people together.

Christi VanSyckle

Car and Driver

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