[nagdu] o/t reference to the cruise that is being planned for NAGDU Fundraiser

[cheryl echevarria]

If you can get to New York from July 1-6 you can see the Epic in Port in New 
York City.

And Norwegian and Macy's have partnered for the Largest Firework show in the 
United States.


Norwegian Epic To Be Host Venue For The National Broadcast Of America's 
Largest Fireworks Display

Macy's and Norwegian Cruise Line partner to deliver an extraordinary 4th of 
July extravaganza



Miami   -    Apr 13, 2010   ---

This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® in New York is sure to be truly 
epic. Norwegian Cruise Line and Macy's today announced that Norwegian Cruise 
Line's new ship, Norwegian Epic, will be the host venue for the 34th Annual 
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks event taking place on Sunday, July 4, 2010. The 
event includes a national, one-hour, live entertainment broadcast on NBC-TV 
beginning at 9 p.m. and takes place on board Norwegian Epic where invited 
guests will have a front row view of the fireworks display.



As Norwegian Cruise Line's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising 
ship to date, Norwegian Epic will be an ideal venue for the fireworks show. 
Guests will have incredible views of the New York skyline and river from the 
ship's pool and outer decks. The expansive ship - the length of more than 
three football fields -- will provide multiple vantage points to view the 
largest and most spectacular fireworks display in the nation.



"We're thrilled to be partnering with Macy's to host their 34th Annual 4th 
of July Fireworks," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief 
executive officer. "This is the biggest and most spectacular fireworks 
display in the nation. What better way to salute Norwegian Epic than to host 
such an epic event on board. It will be an amazing finale to our inaugural 
festivities in New York and something we're sure we'll never forget."



"Over the years, Macy's has staged its 4th of July Fireworks in many 
different locations, but it's my guess that this year's live broadcast, 
taking place aboard the monumental new Norwegian Epic, will add a dimension 
to the show that will excite our audience like never before," says Robin 
Hall, head of Macy's Parade and Entertainment Group. "We are grateful to 
Norwegian Cruise Line for their partnership." Hall continued, "It seems 
fitting that the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet should host 
the biggest fireworks show in America. Now that's an EPIC event!"



In addition to hosting the Macy's Fireworks broadcast on board Norwegian 
Epic, Norwegian Cruise Line is partnering with Macy's to offer a Norwegian 
Epic Vacation Getaway Cruise for four on board the ship as part of a 
national sweepstakes.



Spectators from coast-to-coast will have a front row view of the fireworks 
by tuning into NBC's national broadcast of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks 
Spectacular beginning at 9:00 p.m. (check local listings). In addition to 
the splendor of the nation's largest fireworks display, the spectacular 
entertainment broadcast will feature a star-studded line-up of performances 
by America's most popular recording artists.



Viewing information, spectator tips and fireworks event sweepstakes 
information will be available as of June 2010 at www.macys.com/fireworks or 
by calling the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Hotline at (212) 494-4495.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

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