MEDIA ADVISORY
Photo/TV/Radio Opportunity
Media Contact
TIFFANY WEBER, IVCC
c | 215.837.2239
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NICOLE WOODS, IVCC
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c | 484.343.0057
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5th Annual Birthday Party at the Visitor Center hosted by Betsy
Ross and Termini Bros. Bakery
WHAT:
Join us for a celebration of America’s Birthday hosted by Betsy Ross and Termini
Brothers Bakery at the Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market Streets.
PHOTO/TV/RADIO OPPORTUNITY
 A spectacular five-tier cake will be decorated and 2,500 cupcakes displayed
in the shape of an American flag at the Visitor Center throughout the morning
starting at 9:00 a.m. prior to the birthday celebration on Monday, July 4 at 1:00
p.m.
WHEN:
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When decoration of the cake is complete at 1:00 p.m., Betsy Ross will lead the
crowd in singing “Happy Birthday” accompanied by a fife and drum and
cut the cake to celebrate our nation’s 240th birthday. Termini Bros. Bakery
and Visitor Center staff will then give away the cake and cupcakes to the public
for FREE.
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Attendees to this event will experience what makes Termini Bros. Bakery a local
icon and one-of-a-kind bakery. All are invited to take photos with the cake display
and Termini staff prior to 1:00 p.m. Termini staff will be available for
interviews.

Independence Mall and the Visitor Center will be buzzing with locals and visitors
enjoying free pastry and looking forward to being part of additional festivities in
Historic Philadelphia to celebrate Independence Day. Media are encouraged to
interview visitors in the Visitor Center and those lined up for cake on
Independence Mall.
Monday, July 4; 1:00 p.m.
Media invited to arrive any time after 9:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia
6th & Market Streets
WHO:
Termini Bros., a third generation family-run business was founded by Giuseppe Termini
who came to Philadelphia from Enna, Sicily in 1921. The Termini family is excited to
share their story of American freedom and celebrate Independence Day in the heart of
America’s Most Historic Square Mile for the fifth consecutive year at the Visitor Center.
On-site contacts available to interview/photos include:
 Betsy Ross (History Maker, Historic Philadelphia, Inc.)
 Termini Bros. Bakery staff
 James J. Cuorato (President & CEO, Independence Visitor Center Corp.)
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The Independence Visitor Center Corporation (IVCC) is a Pennsylvania non-profit, 501(c)3 organization, which operates in cooperation
with the efforts of the National Park Service, Visit Philadelphia™, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, the City of Philadelphia
and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Independence Visitor Center is Independence National Historical Park’s and the region’s
welcome center for people from all over the nation and the world, offering visitor amenities including trip planning service, easy onsite
ticketing for area attractions, multilingual concierge staff, comprehensive daily listing of area events, attraction displays and regional
maps, free, informative historical and orientation films, free wireless Internet access and much more. www.PHLvisitorcenter.com.