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| The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Trot Their Way Back to the Wildwoods Convention Center on February 20, 2010! | ||
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ben Rose 609.846.2657 brose@wildwoodsnj.com The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters Trot Their Way Back to the Wildwoods Convention Center on February 20, 2010! Tickets On Sale November 11 at 10:00 a.m. Wildwoods, NJ - The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters return to the Wildwoods Convention Center for one game only, on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.! Come see these incredible athletes take center court as they entertain and amaze the crowd by displaying their unmatched abilities in the game of basketball. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. for the Harlem Globetrotters 2010 World Tour at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, through all Ticketmaster outlets by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000. Ticket prices range from $20.00 for bleacher seats to $55.00 for heart-pounding courtside seats. To purchase group tickets, please visit www.HarlemGlobetrotters.com for more information. The Harlem Globetrotters have introduced most of the world to the game and continue to lead basketballs popularity globally. The Harlem Globetrotters have been astonishing crowds for 84 consecutive seasons and have toured over 120 countries, on 6 continents and have entertained over 130 million fans. A perfect family event, the Harlem Globetrotters are an unbeatable global entertainment experience that emotionally connects to and thrills every member of the family. The team's message, flair and appeal know no boundaries and cross barriers between cultures, societies and people is the driving force of their intrigue. Here's your chance to see the Globetrotters carry on the traditions of: - Displaying amazing basketball skills and wizardry, with a focus on family entertainment. - Featuring an autograph session at the end of nearly every game, allowing fans a chance to get autographs and interact with their favorite Globetrotter. - Becoming involved in the communities they play in by visiting local schools, hospitals and other youth-based organizations. - Entertaining crowds with the antics of their beloved mascot, Globie. Come celebrate in the amazement of Harlem Globetrotters! Here's your chance to see what has made the Harlem Globetrotters a sensation for some many years. For more information about this event please visit www.HarlemGlobtrotters.com or www.Ticketmaster.com. For more information about The Wildwoods visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 609.729.9000. ### About the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority (GWTIDA) was formed in 1993 to consolidate the tourism economy of its three founding municipalities: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood. The Wildwoods have won numerous travel and tourism awards, heralding the resort for its beaches, boardwalk and attractions. In 2009, the Wildwoods were named one of Sherman's Travel's "Top Ten American Boardwalks" and one of Time.com's "50 Authentic American Experiences." In addition, the Wildwoods were also voted "Best Town" and "Best Beaches" in the 2009 WTXF-TV My Fox Philly Hot List, Jersey Shore Edition contest. The Wildwoods were also named "Best Beaches" in the 2008 Top Ten New Jersey Beaches public survey, sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. Wildwoods beaches were named "Best Beach for Family Vacations," "Best Beach for Tourism" and "Best Beach for Events" in the same survey. The Tourism Authority operates the Wildwoods Convention Center and acts as the island's destination marketing organization overseeing the development, research, planning, marketing, advertising, promotion, public and media relations encompassing the tourism, meeting and convention industry in the Wildwoods. Additionally, the Authority funds, assists with and hosts more than 180 annual special events to enhance the visitor experience and extend the tourism season, including the Thunder On The Sand Race Series, Family Nights On The Boardwalk, Friday Night Fireworks, The New Jersey State Barbeque Championships and Anglesea Blues Festival, Classic Car Shows, the International Kite Festival, Irish and Italian Festivals and the National Marbles Tournament, among others. For more information on the Wildwoods, contact the GWTIDA at 1-800-WW-By-Sea (800-992-9732) or visit its web site, www.WildwoodsNJ.com. | ||
