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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