HOLLYWOOD GETS THE SPIRIT 71ST ANNUAL PARADE TO BE BIGGER, BRIGHTER.Byline: Phillip W. Browne Staff Writer An estimated 1 million paradegoers are expected to line Hollywood Boulevard For uses other than the original street, see Hollywood Boulevard (disambiguation). Hollywood Boulevard is a boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, beginning at Sunset Boulevard in the east and running northwest to Vermont Avenue, where it straightens out on Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. for the Blockbuster Hollywood Spectacular - formerly known as the Hollywood Christmas Parade The Hollywood Christmas Parade took place every year for 75 years on the weekend after Thanksgiving in the Hollywood community in Los Angeles, California, United States. The parade's 3. - which is being touted this year as more visual and entertaining than ever. Grand marshal Mickey Rooney said he was honored to be involved in the 71st annual event. ``The parade has grown over the years and this year is very exciting,'' Rooney said. ``I'm excited to see the faces of the children and to be able to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.'' In addition to Hollywood stars riding in convertibles, there will be pyrotechnics pyrotechnics (pī'rōtĕk`nĭks, pī'rə–), technology of making and using fireworks. Gunpowder was used in fireworks by the Chinese as early as the 9th cent. , stunts, re-enactments of classic movie scenes and special effects demonstrations at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. ``What we are doing is taking a 71-year Hollywood tradition and polishing it into a worldwide phenomenon that will, hopefully, have families watching together each and every year,'' said Jeff Lotman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Global Icons and co-executive producer of the event. ``This is another great example of the resurgence of Hollywood.'' This year's event, produced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Blockbuster Inc. and NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. , will be emceed by Joe Rogan, host of NBC's reality series ``Fear Factor,'' and Brooke Burns, host of NBC's ``Dog Eat Dog Dog Eat Dog When the market for a good or service is ruthlessly competitive. Notes: Electronics retail is often thought to be a dog eat dog market. Blockbuster sales every weekend, bashing competitor products, and "lowest price guaranteed" tactics are characteristics of .'' Audiences will be treated to performances by musical artists Destiny's Child, LeAnn Rimes and illusionist David Copperfield. In addition to Rooney, stars include Joe Mantegna, Kevin Eubanks, Cassandra Peterson (known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark), and Ruth Livier. Unlike previous years, the parade will not be televised live. However, an hourlong edited version will be aired at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 on KNBC-TV (Channel 4). Hollywood Boulevard between Highland and Orange Grove avenues has been closed since midnight Friday for preparations, and will reopen Monday. The 2 1/2-hour parade will begin at 6 p.m., marching east on Hollywood Boulevard from Orange Avenue to Vine Street, south on Vine to Sunset Boulevard, and back on Sunset to Orange. Organizers recommend that paradegoers arrive by 4 p.m., bringing folding chairs or blankets. A limited number of bleacher bleach·er n. 1. One that bleaches or is used in bleaching. 2. An often unroofed outdoor grandstand for seating spectators. Often used in the plural. seats and skyboxes may still be available through www.hollywoodspectacular.com. For more information, call (323) 469-2337. CAPTION(S): map Map: BLOCKBUSTER HOLLYWOOD SPECTACULAR PARADE Daily News |
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