Mayor Ralph Becker To Speak at Convention Watch Party

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2008

Contact: Rob Skraznas, Event Coordinator, 801-574-7686

Mayor Ralph Becker To Speak at Convention Watch Friends and Family Picnic in Millcreek

Salt Lake City – Ralph Becker invites friends and supporters to join him on Thursday, August 28 at a Friends and Family Picnic organized by the Utah for Obama campaign and to watch Obama’s historic acceptance speech live from Denver on a giant outdoor movie screen.

Who: Ralph Becker and other Obama supporters

When: Thursday, August 28, 2008
6:00 pm Picnic Begins
7 – 7:15 pm Mayor Becker speaks (depending on speeches in Denver)
8:00 pm Barack Obama’s acceptance speech

Where: Canyon Rim Park, 3100 East 3100 South

What: Watch Barack Obama’s historic acceptance speech live from Denver on giant outdoor movie screen. Supporters are invited to bring picnic baskets, coolers, blankets and games for a party under the stars at Canyon Rim Park. You will be able create you own signs to show your support. T-shirts, yard signs, bumperstickers, buttons, sodas and snacks will be available for small donations. Get to know other supporters.

For more information or to find an event in your area, go to www.barackobama.com.