ADVISORY, Dec. 31, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) --
When: Best opportunities: Preparing Fireworks "Ground Control" 3p.m. until 6p.m. Loading in sound equipment, speakers, cables, computers to the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing (Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard) Ice Skating New Year's Eve Up until 7p.m. -- Crews invited to shoot skaters on the RiverRink (Market 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: Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing Columbus Boulevard at Market Street. What: The 15th annual New Year's Eve Celebration in Philadelphia will be a choreographed production with the theme of Celebration, Revelry, Nostalgia, and Love. The production set to go off at midnight is high energy and colorful with many new effects. 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. Fireworks production is made possible by: Penn's Landing Corporation, the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, NBC-10 and Sunny 104.5. Pyrotecnico is one of the largest producers of fireworks in America and is one of the premiere producers of fireworks displays in Philadelphia having produced displays for Penn's Landing Corporation, Sunoco Welcome America, The Army/Navy Game and Temple University Football and provides all of the pyrotechnics effects for The Eagles, The Phillies and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing has moved south to a new location for the 2005-2006 season, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street. For more information about parties and private rentals, call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.
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