Last week I wrote about how Philadelphia has stumbled in their plans to host the Pope in September. You can read about the story here. While the comedy isn't over, it's a great opportunity to talk about some of the nuances of hosting a large scale city-wide event for a VIP.
A NYC Ticker-Tape Parade
The US Women's National Team were honored with a ticker-tape parade in New York City on Friday. Their triumphant win during the Women's World Cup Final against Japan earned them the opportunity to make history yet again. Not only are the US Women the only team in the world to win 3 World Cups, but this is also the first time that a women's team has ever been honored on the Canyon of Heroes, along Broadway.
80,000 people rocked out!
Over the weekend 80,000 people converged in Concord, NC for an epic concert festival, Carolina Rebellion. There were 39 bands, three days, and multiple stages for these metal bands to head bang all weekend with their die hard fans. My husband, Jerry, and his friend, Marcus, attended the rock concert and had the most amazing time!