PHILADELPHIA, April 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Great musical talent and fabulous food make the 18th Annual JAM on the River in Philadelphia the best way to spend Memorial Day Weekend -- Saturday, May 24 through Monday 26, 2003! This fun-filled music and food festival will take place at its original location, the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing, located between Chestnut Street and Walnut Street along Columbus Blvd. The official kick-off to summer, this Memorial Day weekend event draws thousands of guests who return year after year and who will be happy to be back at the Great Plaza, where the views of the Philadelphia waterfront are the perfect backdrop to JAM on the River.
With three stages of non-stop music, fabulous food, creative crafts, and interactive fun, this all-inclusive holiday festival will again be packed with entertainment all three days. A diverse genre of music will be offered including rock, R&B, soul and blues. Headliners for this year's festival include: Al Green, Chuck Berry, Common, the Old and In the Gray featuring David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Herb Pedersen and Bryn Bright, the Disco Biscuits, and Jam favorites Marcia Ball and Marva Wright and the BMW's. An Extreme Games section will provide excitement for teens and fun-loving adults.
Jam and Stay Over Packages are featured at the Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza. Packages include $115 per night for single or double occupancy for Friday May 23, Saturday May 24 or Sunday May 25. Package also includes two tickets to the 18th Annual Jam on the River, complimentary parking, and the City Paper daily program supplement upon check-in. To book this package call 1-800-996-3426 or log onto www.wyndham.com/franklinplaza.
With high-caliber talent scheduled to perform throughout the three-day festival, Jam on the River ticket price is a value at $15 a day (in advance), $20 at the gate. Kids tickets are just $10 for kids 2-12 and kids under 2 are free! Parking will be provided along Columbus Boulevard with shuttle busses. Public transportation is easily accessible as well. For more information, call 215.922.2FUN or visit the website at www.jamontheriver.com. Advance tickets go on sale Monday April 21, 2003 through Ticketmaster.
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