UBS Parade Spectacular Press Conference and Balloon Handler Training in Stamford Downtown, Thursday, Nov 3 at Noon

UBS Parade Spectacular Press Conference and

Balloon Handler Training in Stamford Downtown

WHAT:       The 2011 UBS Parade Spectacular presented by Stamford Town Center and 

                        The Advocate is officially kicking off this week with a balloon training session and press conference. Mayor Michael Pavia, representatives from Stamford Downtown Special Services District, Title Sponsor UBS and Volunteer Balloon handlers will gather under the brand new 35-foot long “The Very Hungry

Caterpillar” balloon to announce details of the parade set for

Sunday, November 20, 2011.

                        

WHEN:           Thursday, November 3, 2011

                        BALLOON TRAINING & PRESS CONFERENCE, 12:00 p.m.

WHERE:         LATHAM PARK, Bedford Street, Stamford Downtown

Sandy Goldstein of Stamford Downtown will inform the media of the various details surrounding the 2011 UBS Parade Spectacular, including event logistics and celebrity appearances.  Immediately following the press conference, the media will be presented with a photo opportunity as 100 volunteer balloon handlers learn to maneuver “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” balloon.