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For Immediate
Release
Monday, June 27,2005
Contact: Carol Cutt (305) 358-7550 |
July 4th, America's
Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park sponsored by Kraft
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(Miami, Florida)--Celebrate the
birth of our great nation at the largest Independence Day celebration in
South Florida! Taking place on July 4th at downtown Miami’s Bayfront
Park, this FREE event includes a multicultural music concert brought to
you by Power 96 and Salsa 98.3 FM, food and drink, and children’s
activities. A spectacular fireworks display shot over Biscayne Bay will
round out the day.
Power 96 is bringing to the stage some of the most popular, chart
topping, hip-hop performers of today, including Akon, Pitbull, and
Pretty Ricky. Adding the Latin music flare will be tropical radio
station Salsa 98.3 FM, will be presenting salsa music favorites Miles
Pena and King Bongo.
In addition, enjoy the antics of Urban Disturbance, the Miami Performing
Arts Center's newly minted street theater troupe. This troupe, known for
their performances of musical skits, improv sketches, silent plays, and
pantomimes, will be roaming the park and delightfully surprising all.
Bring the whole family! Bayfront Park is THE place to celebrate
on July 4th!
WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2005, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
305-358-7550 /
www.bayfrontparkmiami.com
FREE ADMISSION
No bottles, cans, coolers, recording devices, or fireworks can be
brought into the park.
America's Birthday Bash is presented by the Bayfront Park Management
Trust, a limited agency of the City of Miami, with support from the City
of Miami, the Mayor and the Miami City Commission. Fireworks are
sponsored by Bayside Marketplace and Miami Parking Authority. Our media
sponsors are Power 96, Univision Radio (Salsa 98.3 FM, Amor 107.5 FM,
Radio Mambi 710 AM, WQBA 1140 AM), The Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald,
CBS 4, and UPN 33.
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Performer photos
and biographies available upon request
Fireworks photos available upon request
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NATIONAL CASTING CALL FOR
NEW
“CLASSIC COMBINATIONS”HEADS SOUTH TO MIAMI
“Milk’s Favorite Jingle
Contest” Seeks South Florida’s Newest Singing
Sensation at America’s Birthday Bash |
WHAT: The first-ever
“Milk’s Favorite Jingle” Contest will visit Miami in search
of a new combination – cookie fans who love to sing.
The contest invites small groups of 2-4 people to put their
twist on the traditional “Oreo and Milk” jingle lyrics and
perform their rendition LIVE on stage at America’s
Birthday Bash. One finalist group will be selected IN MIAMI
to compete among a total of ten groups at a finale event in Los
Angeles hosted by TV’s Randy “The Dawg” Jackson.
The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 and the chance to
record a new Oreo radio commercial.
WHY: Oreo and Milk is a tradition that has brought people
together for more than 90 years. Now “Milk’s Favorite Cookie” is
taking the tradition to a new level by inviting people to put
their twist on the timeless jingle.
WHO: Groups of 2-4 people, all of whom must be ages 7 and
up, are eligible to audition
WHEN: Monday, July 4, 2005
4:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
WHERE: America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park –
(South End of the Park)
301 N.
Biscayne Blvd. Miami – 305-358-7550
STORY IDEAS: Be the first to capture Miami’s next
singing sensations
- Grab footage of
South Florida’s finest singing their LIVE unique,
creative musical interpretations of the classic
“Oreo and Milk” jingle – salsa, hop-hop, jazz, blues
– whatever it takes to win a chance at stardom – for
a weather segment or evening broadcast
- Profile a few local
hopeful groups – track the auditions and interview
the local finalist group at the end of the day
- Get up on stage for
a behind the scenes view of the contest
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Contact: Alev de Costa
Weekdays: 312-988-2455
On-Site: 312-286-9218
Email:
adecosta@webershandwick.com
For a complete set of rules and more information, visit
www.Oreo.com. |
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