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A Very Philly New Year
Ring In 2006 In Philadelphia and Its Countryside™
Press Release
A VERY PHILLY NEW
YEAR
Ring In 2006 In Philadelphia and Its Countryside™
PHILADELPHIA, November 28, 2005
-Nobody does New Year’s like Philadelphia. Just
ask the thousands of people watching the Mummers strut up Broad
Street on the first day of every year. Add the spectacular New
Year’s Eve fireworks on Penn’s Landing, a first-rate meal, a dose
of rock and roll and a luxurious hotel package for a New Year’s
weekend to remember. The following are just a few of the many
options for revelers:
Fireworks on New Year's Eve
Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC
Weekend Hotel Packages:
- Celebrate 2006 in high style with the Four Seasons Hotel’s "New
Year’s Eve for Two on Logan Square." Overnight packages include
admission to the hotel’s annual black-tie gala, which includes
dinner and dancing. Executive chef Martin Hamann will serve seven
courses, while a live band plays the music that aims to get diners
away from their tables and onto the dance floor. Packages start at
$800. December 31, 2005-January 1, 2006. 1 Logan Square, (215)
963-1500, www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia
- The prices are right at the Philadelphia Marriott
Downtown, offering three overnight packages starting at
$249 per couple. "JW’s Ultimate New Year’s Eve Package" includes
deluxe accommodations, parking and a four-course dinner at
JW’s restaurant. Martini upgrades are available
for $35 per person. (215) 409-4099, http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/PHLDT
New Year’s Eve:
- The bespangled merriment begins at Mummerfest, an
annual event at the Pennsylvania Convention
Center, where fans can try on costumes, watch brigades
rehearse and learn the famous Mummers’ Strut. December 28-31, 2005.
12th & Arch Streets, (215) 467-0281, www.mummersstrut.com
- Children with early bedtimes don’t have to miss out on the New
Year’s celebration at Please Touch Museum.
Countdown to Noon rings in 2006 with Mummers, confetti and
a ball drop. 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. 210 N. 21st Street, (215)
963-0667, www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
- Explore local history at the New Year’s Eve Family
Overnight Encampment on the Battleship New
Jersey. The historic ship is hosting an overnight party
with a tour, a ride in the 4D flight simulator and midnight
fireworks, plus dinner and breakfast. Camden Waterfront, Camden,
NJ, (866) 877-6262 ext. 203, www.battleshipnewjersey.org
- Families can explore flora and fauna at Longwood
Gardens’ New Year’s Eve celebration, which also features
face painting, crafts and strolling performances, followed by a
short evening fireworks display. Route 1, Kennett Square, (610)
388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org
- The Blue Cross RiverRink welcomes 2006 with
its New Year’s Eve Party on Ice, complete with live music,
family activities, food and a fantastic view of the Penn’s
Landing fireworks display. Columbus Boulevard & Market
Street, (215) 925-7465, www.riverrink.com
- A rockin’ New Year begins at World Café Live
with an exclusive holiday show starring singer/songwriter Jonatha
Brooke. Tickets include champagne and party favors, and the café is
also offering a New Year’s menu. 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. 3025
Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com
New Year’s Day:
- New Year’s wouldn’t be the same without the Mummers
Parade, a day-long affair in which 15,000 clowns, musicians
and dancers strut up Broad Street, leaving a trail of glitter,
feathers and fun. Starts at 9:00 a.m. www.phillymummers.com
- Mummer skill and execution is put to the test at the
Mummers Fancy Brigade Finale, where judges reward the best
performances. 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m. Pennsylvania
Convention Center, 12th & Arch Streets, (215)
893-1962, www.mummersstrut.com
- Even The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
gets into the Mummers spirit on New Year’s Day. Parade spectators
can warm up and enjoy refreshments in the stunning Commonwealth
Plaza lobby or stop in for a New Year’s brunch at
Cadence restaurant, which overlooks the Broad
Street action. 260 S. Broad Street. (215) 790-5800, www.kimmelcenter.org
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC)
builds the region’s economy and image through destination marketing
to increase the number of visitors, the number of nights they stay
and the number of things they do in the five-county region. For
more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit
www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in
Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
Note to Editors: For photos of Greater
Philadelphia, visit our Photo
Gallery.
CONTACT:
Cara Schneider, GPTMC
(215) 599-0789, cara@gptmc.com
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