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FOURTH OF JULY B-ROLL AND
PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE FROM PHILADELPHIA
Tourism Office To
Provide Free, Iconic Images Of America’s Birthplace For Use By Media
Philadelphia, May 27, 2005 — Philadelphia, home of the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall and a free Fourth of July concert headlined by Sir Elton John and Patti LaBelle, has b-roll footage and high-resolution photography of Independence Day weekend festivities available for members of the media. The b-roll and photography are available at no cost to the media to complement news coverage of (and preceding) the Fourth of July.
B-Roll:
The 10-minute b-roll, available in beta SP format, includes:
Crowds picnicking, viewing an anti-war art installation, etc. on Independence Mall
Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center and the Liberty Bell Center
Peter Nero and the Philly Pops concert in front of Independence Hall, with crowds waving small American flags
Let Freedom Ring Liberty Bell-tapping ceremony
Members of the media seeking b-roll should contact Cara Schneider. (Information above.)
Photography:
The Fourth of July section of GPTMC’s high-resolution photography library includes images of Elton John and Patti LaBelle, fireworks, the Independence Day parade, the attractions on Independence Mall and more.
Members of the media in need of photography should contact Kristen Ciappa at (215) 599-2004 or kristenc@gptmc.com. High-resolution images are available for download at www.gophila.com/pressroom/main/highresphotos/fourthofjuly.htm.
For updated information on Fourth of July festivities in Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com/pressroom.
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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: photos of Greater Philadelphia are available in the photo gallery.
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