Philadelphia, Pa. – Oct. 26, 2007 – In the days leading up to Philadelphia 76ers home opener at the Wachovia Center on Saturday, Nov. 3 against the New Jersey Nets, the team will embark on its third annual “Sixers Week,” which is a series of events designed to reach out to fans throughout the city and get them ready for the start of the season.
Sixers opening night will feature a spectacular pre-game show, a new team intro video, the 2007-08 debut of the Sixers Dancers and new in-game entertainment elements.
To get ready for “Sixers Week,” landmarks throughout Philadelphia will be showing their support for the team, which includes the PECO building running Sixers messages and the Cira Centre displaying the 76ers logo on Monday, Oct. 29 and Tuesday, Oct. 30.
The following events will be held during “Sixers Week,” beginning on Monday, Oct. 29 and running right up until the Sixers home-opener on Saturday, Nov. 3 against the Nets.
Monday, Oct. 29 – “Random Acts of Kindness”
At 3:00 p.m., Sixers players, coaches, and staff will participate in “Random Acts of Kindness” at various locations throughout Philadelphia
Location #1: Local High School, Philadelphia, PA
- Players and coaches will give the teachers wrapped gifts with a voucher for two tickets to the home opener, to show their dedication in helping students achieve academic excellence.
Location #2: McDonald’s- 1891 South State Road, Upper Darby, PA
- Players will be behind the counter, helping with food and drink prep while greeting customers.
- From 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., there will coupons for free large sandwiches given to all fans while supplies last.
- At the conclusion of the event, a donation will be made on behalf of the team to Ronald McDonald House Charities®.
Location #3: ACME - 121 City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA
- Players and coaches will act as customer service representatives and baggers in the store.
- They will also hand out ACME gift cards to fans to use towards their purchases.
Tuesday, Oct. 30 – T-Shirt Tour
During lunchtime, Hip-Hop & the Hare Raisers, Sixers Dancers and staff will ride on a double-decker tour bus and travel from the Wachovia Center through the streets of Central Philadelphia, giving away free 76ers T-shirts. Each T-shirt will have a special ticket offer attached good for the home opener on Nov. 3.
Wednesday, Oct. 31 – Hat Stop and “Voooing Party”
At 11:30 a.m., Hip-Hop & the Hare Raisers, Sixers Dancers and staff will give out Sixers caps to all vendors in the Reading Terminal (11th and Filbert) so they can display their Sixers pride!
At 6:00 p.m., Sixers fans will be invited to watch the team’s season opener on Comcast SportsNet against the Toronto Raptors at Chickie’s & Pete’s (1526 Packer Avenue) on Halloween night for a “Voooing Party.” Fans can participate in costume contests, bobbing for apples and carrots, face painting, scariest scream and laugh contests, all for the chance earn great Sixers and Comcast SportsNet prizes. All fans in attendance will also have the chance to win tickets to the home opener on Nov. 3.
Thursday, Nov. 1 – Pep Rally and “Cap the Cabbies”
At 12:00 p.m., the team will hold a pep rally at Liberty Place (16th & Chestnut). Kathy Romano, Sixers in-arena host, will emcee the event, which will also feature appearances by Hip-Hop & the Hare Raisers, Sixers Dancers, and a live band set to perform inside Liberty Place Mall. Additionally, fans in attendance will have the opportunity to win tickets to the home-opener on Nov. 3.
At 5:00 p.m., Hip-Hop and Sixers staff will go to various cab and SEPTA depots around Philadelphia to deliver “Caps for Cabbies,” so they can display their 76ers pride and the city will be constantly reminded that the Sixers season kicks off at the Wachovia Center on Nov. 3.
Friday, Nov. 2 – Home Opener Eve Party
The Sixers will continue the week’s activities at 7:30 p.m. with a second viewing party, this time at Dave & Buster’s (325 N. Columbus Blvd.). Sixers fans will be invited to watch the team’s second game of the 2007-08 season against the Chicago Bulls, which will air on CN8. Sixers Ambassador of Basketball World B. Free, Hip-Hop & the Hare Raisers, Sixers Dancers and staff will also give fans a chance to win tickets to the home opener on Nov. 3.
Saturday, Nov. 3 – Sixers Home Opener vs. New Jersey
Sixers opening night will feature a spectacular pre-game show, a new team intro video, the 2007-08 debut of the Sixers Dancers and new in-game entertainment elements.
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