WASHINGTON HOSTS 11^TH ANNUAL WADSWORTH DAY

WHO:        State Sen. LeAnna M. Washington (D-Philadelphia)

WHAT:      11^TH Annual Wadsworth Day

WHEN:      Saturday, September 16, 2006
                 10:00 a.m. Parade
                 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wadsworth Day

WHERE:    1500 & 1600 Block Wadsworth Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

DETAILS:  Senator Washington WILL host the 11^th Annual Wadsworth Day.  There will be a parade featuring the South Philly String Band, Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Simon Drill Team, children’s rides, and more. There will be entertainment all day, including a “Bop” and Hoola Hoop contest. Several bikes will be raffled to children. Free food, games, and fun for entire family.

                 This is a Drug & Alcohol-Free Event.

                 Sen. Washington welcomes and encourages media participation.