MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 12, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TO: Media

FROM: Amy Riley, Office of Special Events
301-228-2845

RE: 21st Anniversary of IN THE STREET

DATE: September 12, 2003

COUNTDOWN TO IN THE STREET

The countdown to the 21st Anniversary of IN THE STREET has begun and it’s just weeks away! Mark your calendars now for a full day of fun and entertainment on Saturday, October 4, 2003. This free event will be held on Market Street from Carroll Creek to 7th Street as a way to continue to celebrate the revitalization of historic downtown Frederick, Maryland.

Festivities begin at 8:30 AM with the Steeplechasers Mile foot race down Market Street. There are separate races for corporate teams, non-competitive, women’s, men’s and children under 13. For race information, contact Brent Ayer, Race Director, at 301-473-7868.

Stepping-off at 10:30 AM is the IN THE STREET Parade. Focusing on the theme of “A Simple Thank You - Honoring Those Who Serve”, this year’s parade is sure to bring out the patriot in all of us. Created in partnership with Fort Detrick, you won’t want to miss marching bands, Army HUMMV’s, and creatively decorated floats. Keep an eye out for the soldiers and civilians wearing white ribbons; they’ve just returned from active duty overseas. The parade route begins at Thomas Johnson High School, moves south on Market Street and turns west on Second Street heading to Baker Park where the parade concludes.

The IN THE STREET Festival kicks off at Noon with eight-city blocks of free fun for the entire family. New block themes this year include International Block and Charity Block. Plus, as always, you can count on Arts Block, Kids’ Block, Health & Fitness Block, and Sports Block. And don’t forget six stages of live musical entertainment! Also enjoy downtown merchant activities including a Fashion Show by Velvet Lounge and Twisted Twill on the 2nd Street Stage at 12 PM. Plus beer sampling, strolling entertainment, paddleboat rides and so much more!

But the fun does not end! After the festival, be sure to get your ticket to ON THE DECK. This party atop the Carroll Creek Parking Deck features live entertainment by The Reagan Years, light bar and refreshments! Tickets are available at the door for $5 per person. (21 years of age and older.)

Get a flavor for what quality of life is all about here in Frederick by joining in the festivities of IN THE STREET! These events are made possible by the generous support of our corporate community. Our 2003 Sponsors are: Gold - Ausherman Homes/A Drees Homes Company, BB&T, Bechtel Foundation, COMSTAR Federal Credit Union, Farmers & Mechanics Bank, and Sandy Spring Bank; Silver - Bank One, The Frederick News-Post, The Gazette, and Mount St. Mary’s College; Bronze - Cellular One, CitiMortgage and the Frederick Arts Council.

For more information, visit our new web site www.inthestreet.info, go to www.cityoffrederick.com and click on “Events & Activities” or call 301-600-CITY.