Media Contact:
Laura Newhook
Gasparilla International Film Festival
(727) 366-5001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Elegant New Year’s Eve Celebration to Benefit Gasparilla International Film Festival
(Photo/Video Opportunities including Red Carpet Entrance, Champagne Pouring and Fireworks)

 

What: The Gasparilla International Film Festival will benefit from the proceeds of a lavish but affordable rooftop party overlooking downtown Tampa on New Year's Eve. Guests will enjoy complimentary valet, champagne and desserts complete with a luxurious late-night ambiance and fireworks to help welcome the New Year. Live entertainment will be provided by DJ Papi and one of Tampa’s best-known vocalists, Belinda Womack.

Limousine Shuttle bus stops courtesy of Ambassador Limousine will be set up for transportation within a five-mile radius to avoid drinking and driving. This year’s celebration is presented by Danahy & Murray, P.A., and event promotion and production is being led by darin bahl events, Ken Walters Promotions, Élan Event Studio and Stephen Hickey. More details can be found at www.TheRooftopEve.com.

When: December 31, 2010 --- 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Where: Hyde Park Village, on the rooftop of Timpano Italian Chophouse
1610 W. Swann Ave. 
Tampa, FL 33606

Pricing: General admission is $85 until December 17 and will rise to $100 until the day of the event. Pricing at the door will be $125. Elite VIP cabanas are $1500 for six people or $2000 for eight people and include private entry, incredible downtown views and two complimentary bottles of premium spirits with mixers. Five-course dinner packages are also available at the Timpano Chophouse at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

 
ABOUT THE GASPARILLA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
First launched in the summer of 2006, the Gasparilla International Film Festival (GIFF) has grown into an entertaining and educational year-round entity in Tampa Bay. Well-known for its annual film festival, GIFF is operated by the 501(c) 3 non-profit Tampa Film Institute and continually upholds its mission to provide year-long support for film screening, production, and education throughout Tampa Bay and the region. For more information on GIFF including sponsor and volunteer opportunities visit, www.gasparillafilmfestival.com.

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