Things To Do in Baltimore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 22, 2009

MEDIA ADVISORY

INNER HARBOR JULY 4^TH ENTERTAINMENT MOVES TO WEST SHORE PARK

WITH THE LARGEST CELL PHONE DISPLAY AT AMPHITHEATER

Musical performances for the Cricket 4^th of July Celebration have relocated to West Shore Park, located near 561 Light Street.  At 4:30pm, guests can enjoy music by Reverb, an a cappella group, followed by Electric Brigade, the Navy’s premier contemporary entertainment ensemble, at 8pm.  Additionally, the Inner Harbor Amphitheater will be home to the world’s largest working cell phone.  Don’t miss the opportunity to talk or text message with family and friends on the approximately 13 feet phone.  Cricket hosts interactive activities at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, located at Light and Pratt streets on Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5.

The annual fireworks display, which is produced by Zambelli Fireworks Internationale starts at 9:30pm. During the fireworks show, Electric Brigade will entertain the audience with patriotic and today’s popular music. The multicolored fireworks can be seen from Harbor East, Federal Hill, Fell’s Point, Canton and other surroundings areas.  Visitors are encouraged to ride the MTA Bus, Metro Subway and Light Rail for weekend festivities.

Cricket 4^th of July Celebration is presented by Mayor Sheila Dixon, produced by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, and sponsored by Cricket and supported  by Corrigan Sports Enterprises, Harborplace & The Gallery, Ocean Spray, Verizon Wireless, Fruit 2o Essentials, Bank of America and CITYPEEK.com.

CRICKET 4^TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Schedule of Events

4:30-6:30pm  Reverb, a cappella

8-9:30pm       Electric Brigade, a U.S. Naval Academy Band

9:30-9:48pm  Fireworks Show

For more information on Cricket 4^th of July Celebration, call 1-877-BALTIMORE or visit www.promotionandarts.com.

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