Soul announce "Out with the Soul, champions for equality" event
Thursday February 27, 2014
LGBT Pride Awareness Night to be Held at Soul Game on Saturday, May 10
PHILADELPHIA (February 27, 2014) – The back to back American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul announce “Out with the Soul, Champions for Equality” an event to help raise awareness and show support for the LGBT community. The awareness event is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at the Wells Fargo Center during the Soul’s game vs. the New Orleans VooDoo, kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
Awareness initiatives for the night will include: Rally towels distributed throughout the seating bowl designed to display LGBT rainbow colors, Soul players’ and coaches’ uniforms will prominently display the LGBT rainbow colors, The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus will perform the national anthem, the Greater Philadelphia Flag Football League will play an exhibition game on the Soul field during pregame, on-field presentations, special guests and more.
“My Co-Owners and I are so proud to bring this special LGBT Professional Football game to Philadelphia and a national TV Audience, with a message of openness and pride,” said Soul Co-Owner Cosmo DeNicola.
“The LGBT community is very strong in Philadelphia and we believe our city is a leader in the country in supporting equality for this community,” said Soul Chief Operating Officer John Adams. “We look forward to using the Wells Fargo Center and our national broadcast of the game on CBS Sports Network for a platform to show our support.”
“I have had a great relationship with the Soul organization and am thankful for their willingness to be the first professional sports organization to show this level of support for the LGBT community,” said prominent Philadelphia gay activist Mark Segal. “I am looking forward to this historic event and know the community and its’ allies will show our support on May 10.”
“As presenting partner of the Philadelphia Soul, Parx Casino is extremely excited and looking forward to the first pro-football LGBT themed night; Out With The Soul Champions for Equality,” said Parx Casino Director of Advertising & Public Relations Carrie Nork Minelli. “As Pennsylvania’s No. 1 casino we believe in our partners community out-reach and support of this awareness night.”
“I have organized many events for the LGBT community and am very appreciative that the Soul has stepped up to organize such an incredible opportunity for our community with this event,” said Larry Felzer, LGBT community events organizer and Soul LGBT advisory board member. “This night is going to be an amazing night and I look forward to working with the Soul to ensure success.”
To keep updated on events as they are added to the night or to purchase tickets for the game, go to www.PhiladelphiaSoul.com/pride.
ABOUT PHILADELPHIA SOUL
The Back-to-Back American Conference Champion Philadelphia Soul are presented by Parx Casino. They capped their eighth Arena Football League season by capturing their second straight American Conference championship. For 2014 season tickets, contact the Soul sales department at (215) 253-4900 ext. 3, or request contact from a representative by filling out the form on www.philadelphiasoul.com. Follow the Soul on Facebook at facebook.com/soul and Twitter at twitter.com/soulfootball.
