Comcast SportsNet to Air 39th Annual Flyers Wives Carnival on Sunday, March 13
PHILADELPHIA- (March 8, 2016) – Comcast SportsNet and The Comcast Network are the proud broadcast partners of the 39th Annual Flyers Wives Carnival, coming to the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, March 13. Comcast SportsNet will air the Carnival live from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., with Flyers broadcasters Jim Jackson and Chris Therien bringing viewers all the action.
In addition to the Flyers broadcasters, Comcast SportsNet’s “Flyers Postgame Live” analyst Al Morganti, Flyers radio announcers Tim Saunders and Steve Coates, and anthemist Lauren Hart will bring to life the sights and sounds of the Carnival including interviews with players, management, alumni and fans.
TCN will replay the Carnival on Sunday, March 13 at 5 p.m. and CSN’s replay airs at 8 p.m. The Carnival will also be available on Comcast’s Xfinity on Demand platform beginning on Monday, March 14.
One of the longest-tenured and successful charity events hosted by a professional sports franchise in the country, the annual family-friendly event allows fans to mingle with Flyers players in a carnival-like atmosphere on the floor of the Wells Fargo Center.
A new addition to this year’s Carnival is a Carousel at center ice accompanying the fan-favorite, six-story-high Ferris Wheel. Also new, for those ultra-fans looking to nab player autographs this year, the Flyers have added the option for fans to pre-purchase and guarantee autograph sessions with each member of the Flyers roster. For details and to reserve players, fans can visit PhiladelphiaFlyers.com/Carnival.
Other new additions to the Carnival include the special appearance of the entire Phantoms roster for the first time ever, as well as authentic Carnival-style games for fans to try their hand at—including water guns, fun house mirrors, balloon darts, a strongman attraction, and more.
Fan favorites returning this year include the shot-on-goal on the Wells Fargo Center ice, tailgate games with Flyers players, behind-the-scenes tours of the Wells Fargo Center press box and locker rooms, mystery bags, giant inflatables, face painting, and more.
Tickets to the Carnival are on sale now, exclusively online at PhiladelphiaFlyers.com/Carnival, by calling 1-800-298-4200, or visiting the Wells Fargo Center Box Office. Tickets are available the day of the Carnival at the Wells Fargo Center Box Office.
Early Admission tickets to the Carnival are $35 in advance and will allow fans to enter the building at 1:30 p.m. General Admission opens at 3 p.m. and is $20 for adults. Tickets for children 12 and under are $15. Children under 2 are free. Event parking is free.
Proceeds from the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival allow Flyers Charities to assist many local beneficiaries such as the Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Living Beyond Breast Cancer Pennsylvania, Police Athletic League, and many others. Since its inception, Flyers Charities has contributed over $26 million to various charitable organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region.
The Comcast Network and Comcast SportsNet are proud media sponsors of the Flyers Wives Fight for Lives Carnival.
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