Philadelphia, PA-NJ (1888PressRelease)
June 12, 2008 - How do YOU beat the heat? From now through the end of June, Philadelphia visitors and locals alike can submit what they believe is the best way to “beat the heat” in the Philadelphia region during a hot summer day.
Five chosen winners will receive 4 front-row VIP tickets to see Peter Nero and the Philly Pops! perform live on Independence Mall on Thursday, July 3rd. The top-5 list will be published on the IVCC website during the month of August and in a special announcement in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The grand prize winner will also receive a 2-night stay at a local hotel for a family of 4, a $50 gas card and a free “John Adams” boxed-set mini-series DVD, produced by Tom Hanks.
Entries can be addressed to:
“Beat the Heat” 2008
Independence Visitor Center
One North Independence Mall West
6th & Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
MarketingAssociate ( @ ) IndependenceVisitorCenter dot com
This is just one of many free events and exhibitions taking place at the Independence Visitor Center this summer. Other activities include:
•“Music on the Mall”, summer concert series;
•“Children’s Art Exhibit”, in conjunction with Fleisher Art Memorial;
•“Sweet Freedom: An audible, edible taste of the Declaration of Independence” (July 3);
•“Peter Nero and the Philly Pops! Perform on Independence Mall” (July 3);
•“Happy Birthday America!” (July 4); and
•“Freedom and Family Fun”, a day of activities (July 5).
For complete contest guidelines and more information about events at the Center, visit www.IndependenceVisitorCenter.com .
The Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, across from the Liberty Bell, provides the region’s best event and attraction information to visitors and locals alike about Independence National Historical Park, the City of Philadelphia and the countryside. Open daily at 8:30 a.m. seven days a week (with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day). For information, visit www.independencevisitorcenter.com or call 215.965.7676.
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