Sixers encourage city of Philadelphia to ‘ShowYaLuv’ for team during week's worth of playoff events - 4/17/2011

Philadelphia, Pa. – April 17, 2011 - The Philadelphia 76ers want fans in the Greater Philadelphia Region to “ShowYaLuv” for the Sixers during their week-long series of events in anticipation of their first home game in Round 1 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.

Monday, April 18 – Various Times

Dapper (Hot) Dog Cart Goes Mobile – Temple University (13th & Norris Sts.) – Noon to 1:00 p.m.
The Dapper Dog Cart, featuring unique hot dogs available at all Sixers and Flyers playoff games at the Wells Fargo Center, will make a special lunchtime trip to Temple University’s campus. Comcast-Spectacor will distribute free cheer cards and T-shirts during the visit, on behalf of both the Sixers and Flyers.

Sixers vs. Miami Heat Game 2 Watch Party – Fox & Hound, 1501 Spruce Street – 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Join Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, Sixers Dancers and Hare Raisers as they watch the Sixers take on the Miami Heat in the second game of their first-round playoff series. Fans can play games for Sixers prizes and enjoy Budweiser specials throughout the night. Attendees’ parking will be validated.

Tuesday, April 19 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

T-Shirt Tour and Pep Rally – Starting at the Wells Fargo Center (3601 S. Broad St.) and ending at the Comcast Center (1500 Market St.)
Sixers mascot Hip-Hop, the Sixers Dancers and Hare Raisers will throw Sixers “Show Ya Luv” Playoff T-shirts to fans from the top of a double-decker bus as they cruise down Broad Street. The tour ends at the Comcast Center, where a joint Sixers and Flyers pep rally will take place with appearances by Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Ambassador of 76ers Basketball World B. Free and Drummers with Attitude, a drumline group. Games, inflatable rides and plenty of giveaways will also be onsite at the pep rally for fans to enjoy.

Wednesday, April 20 – Various Times

Photo Opportunity: NBA Playoffs Decal Placed on Wells Fargo Center Court – 3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19148 – 9:30 a.m.
The Wells Fargo Center’s operations crew will place the NBA Playoffs decal onto the court in preparation the Sixers’ home games.

McDonald’s Takeover – 1601 Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa. – 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Sixers mascot Hip-Hop will take over the Columbus Boulevard McDonald’s, helping serve food, ring up orders and greet guests. This location will serve $.76 small coffees or iced teas all day, and its staff will swap out their normal uniform for Sixers T-shirts and hats.

Thursday, April 21 – Various Times

McDonald’s Begins Five-Day, Free Iced Coffee Offer – Thursday through Sunday, April 24 (all day)
To help the Sixers beat the Miami Heat, McDonald’s locations throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region will offer a free medium iced coffee with any purchase through Sunday, April 24.

Round 1, Home Game 1 – Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat – Wells Fargo Center – 8:00 p.m.

The Philadelphia 76ers host the Miami Heat for their first home game of the postseason. All fans in attendance will receive a free T-shirt, courtesy of Toyota, Cure Auto, Lukoil, Wells Fargo and Liscio’s Bakery. The game will feature pyrotechnics and a brand-new open video with live performance elements.

Remaining games in the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Eastern Conference Quarterfinals schedule, including select radio and television stations:

Game 2: Mon., April 18 Philadelphia at Miami Time: 7:00 p.m. TV: TCN/TNT Radio: 610 WIP
Game 3: Thu., April 21 Miami at Philadelphia Time: 8:00 p.m. TV: CSN/TNT Radio: 610 WIP
Game 4: Sun., April 24 Miami at Philadelphia Time: 1:00 p.m. TV: ABC Radio: 610 WIP
Game 5 *: Wed., April 27 Philadelphia at Miami Time: TBD TV: TBD Radio: 610 WIP
Game 6 *: Fri., April 29 Miami at Philadelphia Time: TBD TV: TBD Radio: 610 WIP
Game 7 * Sun May 1 Philadelphia at Miami Time: TBD TV: TBD Radio: 610 WIP

* if necessary

The Bud Light Block Party is back! The Bud Light Block Party, which begins three hours before the start of every home Flyers and Sixers game, features live music, delicious barbecue food, Best of Philly's Dapper (Hot) Dog Cart, a Rockstar Energy Drink Lounge, The Bud Light "Bottoms Up" Portable, a kids zone and much more.

Tickets for the playoffs are on sale now online at SIXERS.com, by phone at 215-339-7676 or in person at the Wells Fargo Center box office.