FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: David Zenner
(847) 385-7535
Fax: (847) 385-7251
MEDIA ADVISORY
ONLY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS FOR “RACING, MUSIC AND FIREWORKS” AT ARLINGTON PARK
WHAT: The Independence Day holiday weekend is just around the corner and it’s not too soon to mark the calendar for Arlington Park’s July 3 “Racing, Music and Fireworks” spectacular. The day’s festivities will feature the longest and largest fireworks display not only in the Chicagoland area, but also in
The day’s racing starts at a special twilight post time of 4 p.m. and the racing action – which features the Grade III $100,000 Arlington Oaks – will run nearly seamlessly into a spectacular fireworks display that gets underway at nightfall. In addition, there will be live music on the band stage in the Park by Hi Infidelity throughout the day and into the evening plus a post-race winner’s circle performance by the band Jin and Tonic. In addition, there will be plenty of activities the entire family can enjoy including pony rides and a petting zoo.
The fireworks display, which will run more than 30 minutes, will be synchronized to a mixture of patriotic and popular music, and will encompass the entire infield area of the racecourse.
WHEN/Where:
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Gates Open: 11:15 a.m.
First Race: 4 p.m.
Music by Hi Infidelity – Band stage in Park from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m.
Music by Jin and Tonic – Winner’s Circle from 8:30 until 9:15 p.m.
Fireworks begin at dusk and will last approximately 30 minutes
HOW TO GET TICKETS:
A sell-out crowd of more than 30,000 is expected to view the fireworks
Purchasing tickets online and in advance is strongly encouraged so guests may ensure that they will have a ticket reserved for this spectacular event and by doing so save $2 over the price at the gate. It is quite possible that this event will sell out in advance of July 3. General admission for July 3 will be $8 if purchased in advance online but $10 at the gate if supply lasts. ONLY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS REMAIN – ALL RESERVED SEATS HAVE BEEN SOLD OUT!
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Sincerely,
Dave Zenner
Senior Manager of Communications
847-385-7535
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