ADVISORY/First Night San Diego 2004; A New Year's Eve Extravaganza of Arts and Entertainment Presented by Starbucks Coffee Company.

Entertainment Editors/News Editors

ADVISORY...for December 31 (Wednesday)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

   Fact Sheet

   --  Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2003

   --  Time: 6 p.m. continuing to 1 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2004

   -- Location: Marina Park North, behind Seaport Village on the
Embarcadero

   -- Music: Seven stages featuring country, rock 'n' roll, salsa,
oldies, big band, folk, classic rock and jazz

   -- Special features: Non-stop entertainment, arts and cultural
offerings, carnival rides, dancing, crafts, children's activities,
international food booths, sports center, The First Night(R) Fireworks
Show at midnight, and much more!

   -- Make Your Mark Wall: Sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company,
attendees at First Night San Diego(R) will have the opportunity to
make a pledge to make San Diego a better community in 2004. In
particular, Starbucks Coffee Company will be soliciting volunteers for
two projects for 2004 -- a reading program in conjunction with the San
Diego Children's Museum and a home refurbishing project for Interfaith
Community Services.

   -- Background: First Night(R) San Diego celebrates its twelfth
year as San Diego's biggest, brightest and most entertaining New
Year's Eve party. First Night(R) San Diego is a wholesome alcohol-free
alternative for families to ring in the New Year together.

   -- Tickets: $20 adults (13 and older) -- $10 children 12 and under
-- children under 2 are always free. Tickets may be purchased at
www.firstnightsandiego.com or call 619-296-8731. Ticket price includes
admission and all attractions except food and souvenirs.

   -- Sponsors: First Night(R) San Diego is produced by Presidio
Communications and is sponsored by Starbucks Coffee Company, The
County of San Diego, The Port of San Diego, NAPA Auto Parts, Time
Warner Cable, Marriott Hotels, NBC 7/39, KSON, Radio Latina, KSDS Jazz
88, 103.7 The Planet, Univision KBNT 17, Telemundo XHAS 33, KOOL-FM,
The Mighty 1090, Presidio Sentinel, The San Diego Film Commission,
Viacom Outdoor, SignOnSanDiego.com, The County of San Diego Health and
Human Services, Pathfinders of San Diego Inc., Party Pals, San Diego
Children's Museum and MTS/Trolley.

   -- Transportation: Public transportation is encouraged. The San
Diego Trolley is providing free rides all night long on New Year's Eve
-- exit at the Seaport Village Trolley stop. Parking is also available
behind the Convention Center and throughout downtown San Diego on a
space available basis.