Paris All-Star Basketball Game

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Web: MusicFestivals.com

Email: Patricia Mack

Mail: Gateway Music Festivals & Tours, Inc.
PO Box 1165
Monticello, MN 55362 USA

Phone: 1-800-331-8579

If you are interested in entering your band in the Paris All-Star Game festivities, please request an information packet!

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Each year since 1987, just prior to New Year's, the crème de la crème of the French National Basketball League are selected to compete in a one-off All-Star game in Paris. The game, played at the ultra-modern Bercy Palais Omnisport (or Bercy Sports Arena), pitches the French All-Star team against the best players in Europe brought together to form the All-Star Foreign team. Sponsored by Nike, the event historically draws crowds of up to 15,000 and is frequently televised throughout France.

Previous performers at the Paris All-Star Game include the New York City Knicks Dancers and the Miami Heat Street Band. Photos and video are available at the event's French-language website (www.allstargame.fr).

*Space is still available for bands at this year's game on Sunday, December 28, 2008.*

Event organizers are eager to welcome their first American marching, show and pep bands this December. Over the holidays Paris is magical, an unforgettable backdrop for New Year's celebrations.

A band's visit to France for the Paris All-Star Game provides additional opportunities for performances and educational tours. Suggested tour extensions of the itinerary could include:
• London, England
• Normandy, France

• Game Information: www.allstargame.fr
• Venue Information: www.bercy.fr

December 2009
December 2010
(The Paris All-Star Basketball Game is held the last week of December each year.)

Web: MusicFestivals.com

Email: Patricia Mack
Mail: Gateway Music Festivals & Tours, Inc., PO Box 1165, Monticello, MN 55362 USA
Phone: 1-800-331-8579

If you are interested in entering your band in the Paris All-Star Game festivities, please request an information packet!