event details posted by: INFOSEEKER begins: Aug 23, 11:00 am ends: Aug 23, 9:00 pm location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway

“Unity Day On The Parkway” would like to inform the many citizens that have supported bringing Unity Day back to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for August 23, 2009 - that due to Clear Channel’s and the City of Philadelphia intermingling into the scheduled Event, we must reschedule the Unity Day Event for 2010 because of this interference and delay.

We have fought a hard battle in a short time to bring recognition to Unity Day being a Community sponsored annual Philadelphia Event.

Clear Channel’s local radio station: WDAS 105.3 FM, attempted to let Unity Day perish when it announced cancellation of the Annual Event on June 3, 2009 with no anticipated revival of the annual event in the near future.

To muddy the waters even more, Clear Channel attempted to claim trademark rights to the words “Unity Day” which preempted the City of Philadelphia to put the Unity Day On The Parkway, Inc. special event permit application on hold.

“Unity Day On The Parkway” is now the recognized trademark for “Unity Day” on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, and is owned by Unity Day On The Parkway, Incorporated.

Working closely with the City of Philadelphia, we have streamlined the application process for producing this event annually.  Unity Day On The Parkway for 2010 will be more robust and engaging, where we will be spotlighting the most progressive of Philadelphia’s Cultural Arts and Entertainment resources.

Unity Day On The Parkway would also like to say “Thank You” to all who expressed special interest in saving Unity Day for 2009, through Sponsorship, Vendor Opportunities or Performance Entertainment, your show of support is greatly appreciated.

Preparation for Unity Day 2010 is moving forward without delay and more information can be found at our website: http://UnityDayontheParkway.org

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"Unity Day" is Back !!!  And has been saved by a group of concerned citizens that could not let a 30 year Philadelphia tradition perish, after Clear Channel'S Radio Station: WDAS 105.3 FM, announced cancelling the annual event on June 3, 2009.

"Unity Day on the Parkway, Incoporated" is now the Official Host for "Unity Day" which is back on schedule for Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.

"Unity Day" is the Largest Outdoor Annual Event in the Nation, drawing average crowds of 300,000 to one-million in recent years.

This year's Theme is: 10,000 jobs for Philadelphia. The Organization will have a Surprise Announcement the Day of the Event, that will have a Great Impact on the City of Philadelphia within the coming year.

"Unity Day" is being supported in part by an Online Promotional campaign that will donate $6.00 for every application for a new checking account at www.FreecheckingToday.org

"Unity Day" can be given a New Life by a small effort from the Philadelphia community.

And as usual, "Unity Day" will be a Fun Filled Day for All the Family to Enjoy!

The events of Unity Day celebration in Philadelphia are generally held in the Ben Franklin Parkway, but for the past couple of years, had been held at Penn's Landing. This event aims in promoting family solidarity and peace among people from all walks of life.

Unity Day events and activities focus on family values, which seemed to decline with the various influences on the American culture. The events of Unity Day entertain people of all ages.

Unity Day has  enjoyed ample of sponsorship and is celebrated every year with pomp and show. The event has been patronized in the past, by Philadelphia's WDAS radio station, Chrysler, Southwest Airlines, Pennsylvania Lottery, Western Union, VH1 Soul and 20 other companies of Philadelphia.  A Variety of stalls are set up selling food.
Other major attractions of Unity Day include art exhibitions, literary workshops, vendors, children's activities, softball games and live music performances.

This event has gotten bigger and better with every passing year, recording more than a million people as both visitors and participants, at the event location.

This landmark Philadelphia event starts from 10am to 8pm. Celebrating family values, pride and empowerment; and is considered as one of the noblest themes ever carried out in Philadelphia.

The Ben Franklin Parkway gets saturated with visitors coming to venture the stalls offering delicious food, crafts vendors, art exhibitions and displays, educational and informative workshops, video and other indoor games, entertaining activities for the children and great performances by well known artists.

The event has been the Largest Radio Sponsored event in the Nation. Unity Day features live on-stage entertainment performances, pavilions and a separate children’s area. Popular forms of music ranging from Classic R&B to Gospel, Jazz and other music compositions can be heard in the live performances of Unity Day. The day concludes at the main stage, with the national recording artists as performers.

Celebrities and radio dignitaries, including Steve Harvey, Tony Brown, Jerry Wells, Bernard Hopkins, Jackie Reed and many other popular performers have graced the stages of Unity Day. Performances at Unity Day are stages at an array of temporary venues like main stage, R & B Stage, Gospel Stage, Multicultural Stage and Kid's Zone Area.

The Unity Day event in Philadelphia, is one of the most visited events of the city, sprawling with people from all over the world, enjoying a great time with friends and family.

More information can be found at www.UnityDayonTheParkway.org