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Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee
Press Release March 20, 2008
CONTACT: Chris Lopez
Communications Director
303-534-6200
Trini Dominguez
Communications Assistant
303-534-9713
DENVER'S TWO DAILY NEWSPAPERS JOIN WITH ELITCH GARDENS TO HOST MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY FOR 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Aug. 23rd event also supported by Molson Coors and Vail Resorts;
fireworks will cap the evening in festive opening to convention
Denver, CO - March 20, 2008 - The opening event for the Democratic National Convention will be the Media Welcoming Party held Aug. 23 at Elitch Gardens Theme Park, with The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News as premier sponsors.
Elbra Wedgeworth, President/Chair of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper made the announcement during a press conference Thursday at Elitch Gardens.
Joining in the announcement were Harry Whipple, President and CEO of the Denver Newspaper Agency, and Joe Martinez, General Manager of Elitch Gardens. The two daily newspapers and the 118-year-old Elitch's long have been symbols of Denver as well as leaders in their respective industries.
"As Colorado media leaders, the Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News are looking forward to hosting the Democratic National Convention media party," Whipple said. "With over 15,000 members of the media covering the convention, there has never been a larger spotlight on our city, and we want to make sure that spotlight shines bright and captures all the vitality that Denver has to offer."
In his remarks, Joe Martinez, Elitch Gardens General Manager, harkened back to how the theme park was involved when the Democratic Convention was held in Denver 100 years ago.
"In 1908 Elitch Gardens extended its hospitality to the delegates of the Democratic National Convention," Martinez said. "In 2008, a century later, Elitch Gardens Theme Park is excited to have the opportunity to once again make Denver proud. We are pleased to partner with the City of Denver for this truly historic event."
The Media Welcoming Party is the first of dozens of hospitality events that will be staged by the Denver Host Committee during the week of the convention. Each event will be planned to minimize the impact to the local environment.
"Elitch Gardens understands the importance of protecting the environment," Martinez said, "and we are committed to working with the Denver 2008 Convention Committee to create a green event."
The Rocky Mountain News and Denver Post long have been the media leaders in Colorado, and Whipple said the Media Welcoming Party is a perfect way to showcase both newspapers and their community involvement.
"Many of our colleagues from around the world will be visiting Denver for the first time and will be looking to the Rocky Mountain News and The Denver Post for guidance, support and resources," Whipple said. The Denver Newspaper Agency manages the business operations of the two daily newspapers.
Wedgeworth noted that the event would showcase Denver well.
"Nothing says Denver like Elitch Gardens," Wedgeworth said. "And to have the two daily newspapers that Denver has grown up reading helping sponsor the event is a perfect way to show what Denver is about."
MOLSON COORS AND VAIL RESORTS JOIN THE FUN
AT MEDIA WELCOMING PARTY
Two additional Host Committee sponsors -- Molson Coors and Vail Resorts -- are providing support to the Media Welcoming Party. Molson Coors will provide the malt beverages and Vail Resorts will distribute environmentally friendly lanyards to everyone in attendance.
"Both Molson Coors and Vail Resorts have been tremendous partners to the Host Committee in planning for the Democratic National Convention," said Host Committee President Elbra Wedgeworth. "We're thrilled that they continue to help us out and are part of the Media
Welcoming Party."
About Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee has four contractual partners in its work. Those partners are the Democratic National Convention Committee, the City and County of Denver, Kroenke Sports and its own Executive Committee.
About Elitch Gardens
Elitch Gardens theme park is a 118-year-old tradition in Denver, with 70 acres of fun, thrills and entertainment. It is tucked neatly between the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline, where the Old West meets the New West, and is just steps away from the site of the 2008 National Democratic Convention.
About The Denver Newspaper Agency
The Denver Newspaper Agency publishes The Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News as business agent for the two newspapers, which remain editorially independent under terms of a joint operating agreement.
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