MEDIA ADVISORY, Dec. 31, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) --
When: Best opportunities:
Loading the barge in Chester at Hays Tug and Launch -
(12/30 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and 12/31 until
11am)
Directions: Take 95 to Highland Ave exit, foot of exit
Drive toward the river - over railroad track, silver
gate on left - go into the back to the boatyard
Interview Eric Tucker about use of barges, positioning
on the river, etc.
Early New Year's Eve -
Up until 7 p.m. - Crews invited to shoot skaters on
the RiverRink and preparations for New Year's Eve at
the Great Plaza (Chestnut Street and Columbus Blvd.)
Midnight - Best location is on the Market Street or
Chestnut Street ramps overlooking the waterfront, or
other nearby sites with height for the best view of the
fireworks.
Where: Up until 7 p.m. Blue Cross RiverRink
Festival Pier at Penn's Landing
Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Streets
Midnight -Chestnut Street, Walnut Street or Market
Street at Columbus Blvd.
What: Philadelphia's Annual New Year's Eve fireworks show
over the Delaware River! 2004 will end in sparkling
delight with a spectacular fifteen-minute fireworks
show. This year's production uses the theme of "Dreams"
as it weaves a tapestry of color choreographed to the
music of R&B, Rock and friends past. The overall music
track is scored to evoke a texture of hope, anticipation
and above all fun.
Background: It has become a hugely popular Philadelphia tradition
for Penn's Landing to host New Year's Eve Fireworks.
The sidewalks are lined with onlookers, streets are
filled with people parked in cars and the Blue Cross
RiverRink is always sold out for its annual New Year's
Eve Party on Ice. Pyro Spectaculars explains a grand
firework show this way ... "A fireworks show combines
the sophistication of a Broadway show and the thrill
of a roller coaster ride. The beauty of what you see
in the sky is orchestrated by fireworks maestros behind
the scenes."
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