Sixers to Hold ‘Fan Fest’ in KOP

PHILADELPHIA, PA – OCTOBER 10, 2014 – The Philadelphia 76ers today announced details for the team’s first-ever, family-friendly Sixers Fan Fest on Friday, October 24 in the Bloomingdale’s court inside The Court at King of Prussia (660 W. DeKalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with the entire Sixers team joining fans at 6:15 p.m.

Sixers Fan Fest tips off the team’s annual Sixers Blue Week, presented by Independence Blue Cross.

“Heading into Opening Night, we wanted to give Sixers fans their first glimpse at the dynamic personalities of our 2014-15 team in an event for the entire family,” said Sixers Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer Tim McDermott. “Our first-ever Sixers Fan Fest will give fans of all ages the opportunity to receive autographs and interact with this year’s team in unique ways as we celebrate the start of the season.”

During the event, the entire team will be introduced to the crowd, and children in the audience will have the chance to ask questions of their favorite Sixers. Children from a local non-profit organization will then join the players and coaching staff on stage, where they will be presented with gift cards to shop for clothing at King of Prussia Mall.

Following the presentation, select Sixers players will be available for autographs, while others will join the children from the local non-profit as they shop for new clothing.

Fans will also have the opportunity to interact with the Sixers Dancers, presented by Parx Casino®, and Sixers Phlight Squad.