Tree Arrives for Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting in Downtown West Palm Beach

WHO:      The City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division

WHAT:    The City of West Palm Beach is getting ready to rock around the holiday tree!  The City’s real holiday tree will roll into downtown West Palm Beach on Monday, December 1.  This 40-ft blue spruce from Beech Mountain, North Carolina is the largest real holiday tree to be displayed in Palm Beach County.

The tree will be officially lit at the Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting event on Thursday, December 11 at 7:30 p.m. along with a menorah and kinara.  The holiday celebrations will also include the 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Mayor’s Parade down Clematis Street at 6:30 p.m., an illuminated light canopy, great live entertainment, lots of kid’s activities, a visit from Santa and much more!

WHEN:    Come catch all the action as the City and holiday crews set up and decorate the tree for the annual Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting.

Monday, December 1, 2008
9:00 am            Tree Arrives in Centennial Square
9:00 am – 10:30 am    Hoisting and Anchoring of Holiday Tree

Tuesday, December  2 & Wednesday, December 3, 2008
9:00 am – noon        Decorating of Holiday Tree

WHERE:    Centennial Square - 100 Block of Clematis Street, Downtown West Palm Beach

SPONSORS:    The Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting is produced by the City of West Palm Beach in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority and features the 3rd Annual West Palm Beach Mayor’s Parade presented by Good Samaritan Medical Center.  Additional sponsors included The Palm Beach Post, KOOL 105.5 fm, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Wachovia, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, Samuel Adams, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others.  For more information, please contact the City of West Palm Beach, Community Events Division at 561-822-1515.

Clematis by Night Lights Up Downtown WPB for the Holidays
Good Samaritan Medical Center Presents the 3rd Annual Mayor’s Parade down Clematis Street

(November 14, 2008 – West Palm Beach)  The City of West Palm Beach is teaming up with the Downtown Development Authority to light up downtown West Palm Beach this holiday season.  The annual Clematis by Night Holiday Lighting event will take place on Thursday, December 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with a parade down Clematis Street beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the lighting of a real holiday tree at 7:30 p.m. in Centennial Square. (more…)

What:   Clematis by Night – Firefighter Night
Who:   The City of West Palm Beach
When: Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where:  Centennial Square - 100 block of Clematis Street

(October 2, 2008 – West Palm Beach)  Clematis by Night will be smokin’ on Thursday, October 9 with tons of five-alarm fun at Firefighter Night.  Some features on this red hot evening will include: 

America’s Female Firefighters (AFF) will be at Clematis by Night selling their hot new AFF 2009 calendar that includes a local firefighter from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.  This dedicated group of women produce, sell and promote their calendar to raise and expend funds for burn survivors with proceeds benefiting People’s Burn Foundation and IAFF Burn Foundation.  For more information about AFF, visit www.americasfemalefirefighters.com.

The hottest male firefighters and paramedics from Palm Beach County will also be at the event selling their brand new 2009 calendar.  These calendars are sold by the Professional Firefighters/Paramedics of Palm Beach County, Inc. (IAFF Local 2928) to raise money for the Professional Firefighter/Paramedic Benevolent Fund.  This fund assists the local community in times of need through financial aid and volunteer services.  For more information, visit www.iaff2928.com.

The Palm Beach County FOOLS (Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society) will be on site serving drinks and bringing some foolish fun to the evening in order to raise funds for their nonprofit organization.  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the PBC FOOLS, a brotherhood of firefighters that is committed to training, community service, and supporting fellow firefighters and their families.  For more information, visit www.pbcfools.com.

Guests can enter to win cool prizes in the “Fire Drill” Competition which will take place at 7:00 p.m. in front of the Clematis by Night stage.  Guests can test their skills by strapping on real firefighting gear and competing in this mock exercise.

There will be Free Giveaways for the Kids including red fire hats, frisbees and bracelets with fire safety messages, and coloring books and activity sheets from the City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department and the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department.  Both organizations will be at the event to give the public some tips about general fire safety.

Red hot Firetruck Displays will be at Centennial Square this evening.  The City of West Palm Beach Fire Rescue Department and the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Department will be at the event showing off their newest trucks completely equipped with the latest in rescue technology. 

CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Clematis by Night is a FREE weekly event that features great live music, mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping, and fun in the fountain every Thursday night from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square, downtown West Palm Beach.  Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, Wachovia, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, Schumacher Automotive, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, Samuel Adams, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others.  For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.
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Media Contact:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Phone:  (561) 822-1522
Cell:  (561) 644-7639
E-mail:  asierra@wpb.org

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer 2008 Concert Series
Meyer Catches Sunday Night Fever with a Bee Gees Tribute

 (September 22, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – On Sunday, September 28, guests to the Meyer Amphitheatre will catch Sunday Night Fever as this month’s Sunday at the Meyer concert pays tribute to the Bee Gees & other great 70’s disco music.  Guests should grab their platform shoes and polyester threads, and get ready for some jive talking and disco dancing to the fun-loving music of the mirrored-ball era in downtown West Palm Beach.

PERFORMER:  STAYIN’ ALIVE - A Tribute to the Bee Gees & 70’s Disco Show, www.suncoastentertainment.biz
DATE:   Sunday, September 28, 2008
TIME:   4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION:  Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach

STAYIN’ ALIVE is a class-act show with songs and costuming recreating the Bee Gees of the 60’s to the Saturday Night Fever white suits of the 70’s.  STAYN’ ALIVE captures the look, the sound, the energy, the personality and the magic that defines one of the most successful and adored acts in musical history – the Brothers Gibb.  Performing to worldwide audiences, STAYIN’ ALIVE is also a powerhouse disco dance band covering various disco dance hits of the 70’s complete with choreography and a costume change that includes lots of flash and glitter. 

Patrons to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer concerts can also enjoy a number of FREE features this season while enjoying great entertainment:

FREE Concert featuring great entertainment
FREE Parking at all City parking lots, meters and garages
FREE Kid’s Activities with lots of fun including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, etc.
FREE Treats from the Mayor as she passes out fresh baked cookies to the crowd
FREE Chance to Win a $250 CityPlace gift card & an NYC getaway with $1000 shopping spree!

Residents and visitors do not need to pinch their pennies any more!  Guests can come and enjoy Sunday afternoons at the Meyer with Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach - all for FREE!  Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert for reasonable prices.     

UPCOMING SAM CONCERTS:
PLEASE NOTE:  THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE TO THE 2008 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
OCTOBER 26 PERCY SLEDGE – The golden voice from the #1 hit single “When A Man Loves A Woman” 

ENTER TO WIN CITYPLACE SHOPPING & A NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY
Guests to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer can enter to win a $250 gift card at each concert good for shopping at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach.  Guests can also enter for a grand prize New York City getaway that includes a $1000 shopping spree in the Big Apple courtesy of CityPlace.   KOOL 105.5 listeners will also have an opportunity to win $50 CityPlace gift cards during the week of the concert.   

TREATS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Lois Frankel will continue her tradition of passing out cookies to the crowd during the band breaks.  This crowd pleaser allows guests to introduce themselves and become familiar with the Mayor in a casual and friendly atmosphere. 

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
There will be lots of fun, interactive games and activities for children at each concert including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, limbo contests, coloring books, and bubbles – all for FREE. 

SPONSORS
The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, The Palm Beach Daily News, Florida PennySaver, KOOL 105.5 FM, West Palm Beach Marriott, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Coca-Cola, MIA 92.1 FM, WPBF TV 25, CityPlace, and National City

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene & Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach.  This FREE family-friendly concert series is held from May through October on the 4th Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists.  Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in the Meyer Amphitheater, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment.  Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert.  The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events.  For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org.
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For Additional Information:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Mayor’s Office, Community Events Division
Office:  (561) 822-1522  / Cell: (561) 644-7639
E-mail:  asierra@wpb.org

Who:   The City of West Palm Beach
When: Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Where:  Centennial Square - 100 block of Clematis Street

(August 28, 2008 – West Palm Beach)  Clematis by Night will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 pm to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 heroes who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attacks.  Some features on this special evening will include the following: 

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony:  Mayor Lois Frankel and the WPB Police and Fire Departments will participate in this special ceremony for Patriot Day along with the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Pipes & Drums and a combined WPB Police and Fire Department Honor Guard.  The Fire & Police Chiefs will lay wreaths to remember the fallen officers and firefighters, and guests will be asked to observe a moment of silence to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11.  In a moving finale, the WPB Fire Department will raise a large American flag from a ladder truck while vocalist Lou Galterio sings the national anthem.

Free entertainment featuring GINA SICILIA:  Philadelphia’s own Gina Sicilia is more than just a throwback to the great blues & soul vocalists of the 50’s & 60’s, as she uniquely separates herself with raw emotion and tons of power in her vocals.  At just 22, this soulful, passionate blues vocalist and songwriter has just completed her debut album, entitled “Allow Me To Confess,” with rave reviews and is being compared to Etta James and Johnny Lang.  For more information, visit www.piedmonttalent.com.

Funds to benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach:  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a nonprofit organization that continually encourages and inspires our armed forces serving overseas by sending monthly care packages and letters of encouragement for as long as they are deployed.  For more information, visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.

CLEMATIS BY NIGHT
Clematis by Night is a FREE weekly event that features great music, mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping, and fun in the fountain every Thursday night from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square, downtown West Palm Beach.  Clematis by Night is produced by the City of West Palm Beach and brought to you by Clear Channel Radio, Wachovia, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, Schumacher Automotive, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Coca-Cola, Coors Light, Heineken, Samuel Adams, the West Palm Beach Marriott, and many others.  For more information, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515 or visit the website at www.clematisbynight.net.

(August 12, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – On Sunday, August 24, the Meyer Amphitheatre will go the sharks…The Landsharks that is…as they bring their fun and lively interactive beach bash to downtown West Palm Beach. Guests should grab their flip flops, shades and some friends to enjoy great music and summer fun this month at The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer concert.

PERFORMER: The Landsharks www.landsharksband.com
DATE: Sunday, August 24, 2008
TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach

Are you ready for some summer fun? Come and see a fantastic show, listen to great music and have an incredible time with this fun, interactive beach band. Having played with Jimmy Buffett and the Beach Boys, and everywhere from Disney to Superbowl Victory parties, if there is fun to be had you can bet that the Landsharks will be there! This band defines a “Landshark” as anyone who is ready to have a good time – so bring your tropical shirts, your anything goes attitude and a smile as you get ready for the most fun you can have on land or water!

Patrons to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer concerts can also enjoy a number of FREE features this season while enjoying great entertainment:

FREE Concert featuring great entertainment
FREE Parking at all City parking lots, meters and garages
FREE Kid’s Activities with lots of fun including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, etc.
FREE Treats from the Mayor as she passes out fresh baked cookies to the crowd
FREE Chance to Win a $250 CityPlace gift card & an NYC getaway with $1000 shopping spree!

Residents and visitors do not need to pinch their pennies any more! Guests can come and enjoy Sunday afternoons at the Meyer with Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene & Good Vibes along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach - all for FREE! Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert for reasonable prices.

UPCOMING SAM CONCERTS:
**PLEASE NOTE: THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES TO THE 2008 ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE**
SEPTEMBER 28 STAYIN’ ALIVE - A Tribute to the Bee Gees & 70’s Disco Show
OCTOBER 26 PERCY SLEDGE – The Golden Voice of Soul

**ENTER TO WIN CITYPLACE SHOPPING & A NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY**
Guests to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer can enter to win a $250 gift card at each concert good for shopping at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach. Guests can also enter for a grand prize New York City getaway that includes a $1000 shopping spree in the Big Apple courtesy of CityPlace. KOOL 105.5 listeners will also have an opportunity to win $50 CityPlace gift cards during the week of the concert.

TREATS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Lois Frankel will continue her tradition of passing out cookies to the crowd during the band breaks. This crowd pleaser allows guests to introduce themselves and become familiar with the Mayor in a casual and friendly atmosphere.

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
There will be lots of fun, interactive games and activities for children at each concert including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, limbo contests, coloring books, and bubbles – all for FREE.

SPONSORS
The Palm Beach Post , La Palma, The Palm Beach Daily News, Florida PennySaver, KOOL 105.5 FM, West Palm Beach Marriott, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Coca-Cola, MIA 92.1 FM, WPBF TV 25, CityPlace , National City

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene & Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach. This FREE family-friendly concert series is held from May through October on the 4th Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists. Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in the Meyer Amphitheater, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment. Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert. The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events. For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or http://www.wpb.org/sam.

You Can Still Help WPB Salute Our Troops
Deadline to Dedicate a Flag and Salute Our Troops is Extended
(June 20, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL)  The City of West Palm Beach is extending the deadline to dedicate an American flag in honor of a loved one through the “Salute Our Troops” flag program.  There is still time to dedicate one of the flags that will wave proudly over the Flagler Drive waterfront and honor the US Armed Forces during the 4th on Flagler celebration.  The opportunity to participate in this unique and memorable dedication will now end on Friday June, 27th at 5:00 p.m.

The public is invited to commemorate a flag in honor of a veteran or those currently serving in the Armed Forces.  For a minimum suggested $50 donation, anyone can dedicate a flag to a loved one currently serving in the military, a veteran, a specific troop, or even pay tribute to all who have served our county.  Each person that dedicates a flag will have an opportunity to commemorate the flag with a special sign that includes a personal message and will receive a certificate to represent their commemoration.  Those who are interested in commemorating a flag can register or download an application on the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach website at www.forgottensoldiers.org.  

All proceeds from the 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flag program will be donated to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (FSO), a Palm Beach County-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization which continually encourages and inspires our armed forces serving overseas by sending monthly care packages and letters of encouragement for as long as they are deployed.  Since its inception in October 2003, FSO has grown to be a nationally recognized organization and has sent over 20,000 care packages.  The military personnel who have been recipients of these packages know that they are definitely not “forgotten.”

The 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flags will be installed along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach and will be on display July 3 and 4, 2008.  In an effort to maximize funds for FSO, more than one commemoration will be accepted for each flag.  For more information about payment or about the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc., please call 561-369-2933 or visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.  For more information about the Salute Our Troops flag program, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515.  

4th on Flagler is celebrating two decades of fun!  This free event is the area’s biggest and best 4th of July celebration featuring two stages of non-stop entertainment, a kid’s area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters’ Splash & Dash, and a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.  Residents and visitors can enjoy the fireworks, food, concerts and fun along our City’s stunning waterfront.  4th on Flagler will be held on Friday, July 4th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, with the National City Fireworks Show taking place at 9:00 p.m.  This event is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office, Division of Community Events and is sponsored by National City, Wild 95.5 fm, Kool 105.5 fm, Mia 92.1 fm, The Gater 98.7 fm, WJNO 1290 am, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, Florida PennySaver, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Palm Beach County, The Town of Palm Beach, Jimmy John’s, Budweiser, Coca-Cola and the West Palm Beach Marriott.  4th on Flagler is a FREE event that is open to the public.  For more information, please call
(561) 822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/4th.

Clematis by Night Summer Schedule Announced

(May 22, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL)  Looking for the area’s Hot Spot to Chill?  Clematis by Night is it!  Join us every Thursday night at the coolest hangout in downtown West Palm Beach from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. in Centennial Square.  This FREE weekly event features the area’s best rock, r&b, reggae, Latin, blues, soul and swing music.  Clematis by Night is the place to be every Thursday for great music, a taste of mouth-watering foods, sidewalk shopping for the trendiest items around, and fun in the fountain.  (more…)

FREE Event on Memorial Day Weekend
Save Alotta Money when you spend Sunday At the Meyer

(May 19, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL) – Regular patrons to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer concert series affectionately refer to these wonderful, family-friendly events as “SAM.”  This year, while residents are concerned about their spending and watching every dollar, SAM will not only signify the typical good times and great entertainment, but this popular nickname will also stand for “Save Alotta Money!” 

Ways to “Save Alotta Money” when you spend “Sunday At the Meyer”:
FREE Concert featuring great entertainment
FREE Parking at all City parking lots, meters and garages
FREE Kid’s Activities with lots of fun including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, etc.
FREE Treats from the Mayor as she passes out fresh baked cookies to the crowd
FREE Chance to Win a $250 CityPlace gift Certificate & an NYC getaway with $1000 shopping spree!

Residents do not need to pinch their pennies any more!  They can come and enjoy Sunday afternoons at the Meyer with with Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach - all for FREE!  Guests are also welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert for reasonable prices.     

This Memorial Day weekend, The City of West Palm Beach is kicking off its 2008 SAM concert series with southern rock legends, the Atlanta Rhythm Section:

PERFORMER: ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION
www.atlantarhythmsection.com
DATE:  Sunday, May 25, 2008
TIME:  4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
LOCATION: Meyer Amphitheatre in Downtown West Palm Beach

This band has been part of the Southern Rock scene for more than 30 years and is usually paired with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers. Their biggest hits include So Into You, Champagne Jam, Imaginary Lover, and Spooky.  But there’s so much more musical diversity to these accomplished studio musicians that include comparisons to the Eagles, Steely Dan and Fleetwood Mac.  With 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, The Atlanta Rhythm Section represents all the good things the phrase “classic rock” implies.  Opening for ARS is Florida’s favorite party band, The Fabulons, with covers of classic tunes.

UPCOMING SAM CONCERTS:
JUNE 22  HOT BRASS MONKEY
JULY 27  CARLOS OLIVA & LOS SOBRINOS DEL JUEZ
AUGUST 24  THE LANDSHARKS
SEPTEMBER 28  THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW
OCTOBER 26  LEGENDS OF DOO-WOP  

**ENTER TO WIN CITYPLACE SHOPPING & A NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY**
Guests to The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer can enter to win a $250 gift certificate at each concert good for shopping at CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach.  Guests can also enter for a grand prize New York City getaway that includes a $1000 shopping spree in the Big Apple courtesy of CityPlace.   KOOL 105.5 listeners will also have an opportunity to win $50 CityPlace gift certificates during the week of the concert.   

TREATS FROM THE MAYOR
Mayor Lois Frankel will continue her tradition of passing out cookies to the crowd during the band breaks.  This crowd pleaser allows guests to introduce themselves and become familiar with the Mayor in a casual and friendly atmosphere. 

CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT
There will be lots of fun, interactive games and activities for children at each concert including hoola hoops, sidewalk chalk, limbo contests, coloring books, and bubbles – all for FREE. 

SPONSORS
The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, The Palm Beach Daily News, Florida PennySaver, KOOL 105.5 FM, West Palm Beach Marriott, Newsradio 1290 WJNO, Coca-Cola, MIA 92.1 FM, WPBF TV 25, CityPlace, and National City.

The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is bringing Fab Tunes, A Cool Scene and Good Vibes to downtown West Palm Beach.  This FREE family-friendly concert series is held from May through October on the 4th Sunday of each month, and features a variety of national and regional recording artists.  Located along the picturesque Flagler Drive waterfront in the Meyer Amphitheater, The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer provides an ideal setting for good times and great entertainment.  Guests are welcome to bring their own blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers, or they can also purchase food and beverages at the concert.  The Palm Beach Post Sunday at the Meyer is produced by the City of West Palm Beach, Mayor’s Office – Division of Community Events.  For more information, please call 561-822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org.
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For Additional Information:
Amaryvis “Ryvis” Sierra
Marketing Coordinator
Mayor’s Office, Community Events Division
Office:  (561) 822-1522
E-mail:  asierra@wpb.org

50 Flags will Salute Our Troops & Raise Funds for Soldiers Overseas

(May 12, 2008 – West Palm Beach, FL)  The City of West Palm Beach is getting ready to show its Stars and Stripes along Flagler Drive as it launches the “Salute Our Troops” flag program for a second year.  Due to the popularity of the program last year, the City will once again honor the US Armed Forces with 50 American flags waving proudly over the Flagler Drive waterfront during its 4th on Flagler celebration.  The Salute Our Troops flag program allows the public to honor and remember those who have served our country and also helps raise needed funds for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (FSO), a non-profit organization that supports our troops currently serving overseas.

The public is invited to commemorate a flag in honor of a veteran or those currently serving in the Armed Forces.  For a minimum suggested $50 donation, anyone can dedicate a flag to a loved one currently serving in the military, a veteran, a specific troop, or even pay tribute to all who have served our county.  Each person that dedicates a flag will have an opportunity to commemorate the flag with a special sign that includes a personal message and will receive a certificate to represent their commemoration.  Those who are interested in commemorating a flag can register or download an application on the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach website at www.forgottensoldiers.org.  Registration deadline is Friday, June 20th at 5:00 p.m.

All proceeds from the 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flag program will be donated to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (FSO), a Palm Beach County-based 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization which continually encourages and inspires our armed forces serving overseas by sending monthly care packages and letters of encouragement for as long as they are deployed.  Since its inception in October 2003, FSO has grown to be a nationally recognized organization and has sent over 20,000 care packages.  The military personnel who have been recipients of these packages know that they are definitely not “forgotten.”

The 4th on Flagler Salute Our Troops flags will be installed along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach and will be on display July 3 and 4, 2008.  In an effort to maximize funds for FSO, more than one commemoration will be accepted for each flag.  For more information about payment or about the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc., please call 561-369-2933 or visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.  For more information about the Salute Our Troops flag program, please call the City of West Palm Beach Community Events Division at 561-822-1515.  

4th on Flagler is celebrating two decades of fun!  This free event is the area’s biggest and best 4th of July celebration featuring two stages of non-stop entertainment, a kid’s area, food and refreshments, the unfurling of a giant American Flag, the Firefighters’ Splash & Dash, and a spectacular fireworks extravaganza.  Residents and visitors can enjoy the fireworks, food, concerts and fun along our City’s stunning waterfront.  4th on Flagler will be held on Friday, July 4th from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. along Flagler Drive in Downtown West Palm Beach, with the National City Fireworks Show taking place at 9:00 p.m.  This event is produced by the City of West Palm Beach Mayor’s Office, Division of Community Events and is sponsored by National City, Wild 95.5 fm, Kool 105.5 fm, Mia 92.1 fm, The Gater 98.7 fm, WJNO 1290 am, The Palm Beach Post, La Palma, Florida PennySaver, WPTV NewsChannel 5, Palm Beach County, The Town of Palm Beach, Jimmy John’s, Budweiser, Coca-Cola and the West Palm Beach Marriott.  4th on Flagler is a FREE event that is open to the public.  For more information, please call (561) 822-1515.