Philadelphia's Highly Anticipated Global Fusion Festival & Week Returns for Its 6th Year With "Rhapsody" Theme
Expected to Welcome More Than 30,000 Attendees This July
(firmenpresse) - PHILADELPHIA, PA -- (Marketwire) -- 05/01/12 -- This July, Grammy nominated headliners, cultural entertainers and powerhouse performers return to Penn's Landing for Philadelphia's largest one-day festival, This must-attend event, themed "Rhapsody," is a part of Global Fusion Week which runs from . The highlight of the Global Fusion Week is the much anticipated concert on which brings buzz-worthy talent to Penn's Landing, Great Plaza and draws more than 30,000 attendees. Past festivals have featured an array of headline performers including Melanie Fiona, Estelle, Eric Benet, Marsha Ambrosius, En Vogue, Jazmine Sullivan, Brenda K. Starr, Huey Dunbar, Oro Solido, Bell Biv Devoe, Bobby V, DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Fortune among others.
While GFF was initially produced by the Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB), this year MAC and the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) are partnering to offer an even more spectacular festival than the past five years. This event makes entertaining all ages a priority by loading the Penn's Landing, Great Plaza with non-stop multicultural performances, ethnic food vendors, a "Rhap-City" Children's Pavilion, cultural activities, vendor giveaways, and much more. Attendees enjoy rousing performances from national award-winning recording artists, dispersed throughout the day with regional and local acts that represent Philadelphia's diverse ethnic communities.
This year's theme "Rhapsody," represents the ecstatic expression GFF creates as Philadelphia's unique cultures unite for one week, in the spirit of love and unity. During Global Fusion Week, locals and visitors take advantage of fusion-themed drink specials and restaurant discounts at numerous participating restaurants and bars throughout the city. "Fusion-inspired" performances showcasing the diversity of our region are also held at select Center City venues.
"We are thrilled to offer this unique, multicultural experience to Philadelphia for the 6th year," states PCVB president & CEO Jack Ferguson. "GFF has become a staple event of Philadelphia's summer season that celebrates the diversity of our City within an all-out, week-long party, drawing Philadelphia residents and out-of-town visitors to enjoy great music, good food and absolute fun."
The Global Fusion Festival is a part of the PECO Multicultural Series at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, a series of culturally rich events where family and friends can explore the world without leaving Philadelphia. These festivals celebrate the diverse ethnic heritage of our region through, song, dance, food, and festivities. For more information, visit delawareriverevents.com.
"GFF serves as an integral part of PECO's Summer-long Multicultural Festival Series at Penn's Landing," states DRWC president Tom Corcoran. "We are extremely excited to be working with MAC and the PCVB to bring first-rate entertainment to the City of Philadelphia."
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The Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress (MAC), a division of the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau, was formed in 1987 as the first multicultural division of a Convention & Visitors Bureau in the nation. MAC maximizes opportunities for the region by promoting Philadelphia as an ethnically diverse visitor destination, encouraging multicultural business and social responsibility that contributes to and benefits from the varying multicultural communities that enhance our region's hospitality and tourism industry.
Public Programming at Penn's Landing would not be possible without the continued support of corporate partners such as PECO, Verizon, Pennsylvania Lottery, Coca-Cola Refreshments-Philadelphia, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation, all of whom are committed to serving the Greater Philadelphia community.
The 2012 Summer Program of Free Events at Penn's Landing is funded and produced by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC). All events produced by DRWC are FREE to the public on the RiverStage on the Great Plaza, Philadelphia's premier waterfront entertainment destination, and at Philadelphia's newest park, the Race Street Pier.
DRWC is a nonprofit corporation created in January 2009 exclusively for the benefit of the City of Philadelphia and its citizens. The fundamental purpose of DRWC is to design, develop, and manage the central Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. DRWC is transforming the waterfront into a vibrant destination location for recreational, cultural, and commercial activities for the residents and visitors of Philadelphia.
For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit: . This website is a virtual resource for the waterfront which can help visitors plan to easily park, play, and stay all day at Penn's Landing.
PECO is one of the Greater Philadelphia region's most active corporate citizens, contributing about $5 million in grant support annually to leading educational, environmental, arts and culture and community development organizations. The company's employees volunteer thousands of hours of time and talent each year as board members, volunteers, fundraisers, coaches and mentors.
The company has a strong tradition of community leadership and puts its energy into programs that have a meaningful, measurable impact on the Philadelphia region. To learn more about PECO's contributions and programs, visit .
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