Guests to help Groupon attempt to set a second Guinness World Record
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) (http://www.groupon.com/)
announces its second Movie Night at Wrigley Field with the iconic
Chicago film The Blues Brothers, featured under the stars on
Friday, July 6, with tickets available for purchase today. Moviegoers
also will help Groupon attempt to set a Guinness World Record for "Most
People Wearing Sunglasses in the Dark" with their own pair of souvenir
sunglasses received upon arrival, courtesy of Groupon.
On sale at http://www.groupon.com/deals/july-wrigley-movie-night,
subscribers can choose from the following options (prices include all
taxes and fees):
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$20: one ticket for bleacher or field box outfield seating
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$40: one ticket for outfield lawn seating
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$100, one VIP package that includes:
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One ticket for outfield lawn seating
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Unlimited food and drink at the Captain
Morgan Club from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m.
"We're on a mission to have a great time," said Sean Smyth, VP of
Business Development, Groupon. "The Blues Brothers is a classic
piece of Chicago's history. We're thrilled to work with Wrigley Field
again to give our customers an unforgettable night."
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie goes live at 8:30. Film buffs will
enjoy the classic adventure flick alongside Jake and Elwood
impersonators and will have the opportunity to take photos near the
Wrigley Field Marquee. There will also be food and beer at prices
discounted from gameday rates.
Last summer, Groupon proudly hosted — and sold out — the first-ever
Movie Night at Wrigley Field, with nearly 10,000 local subscribers
enjoying the classic film Ferris Bueller's Day Off. That evening,
Groupon and guests successfully broke a record for the largest number of
people singing "in a round" to the song "Danke Schoen."
Movie Night at Wrigley Field is sponsored by Redbox, Cricket Wireless
and Lifeway Kefir. The evening is hosted as part of the larger Camp
Groupon event series happening July 6-8, featuring first-class meals and
activities from Chicago's favorite Groupon merchants. For more
information on Camp Groupon and to purchase tickets, visit http://camp.groupon.com.
About Groupon
Groupon, launched in November 2008 in Chicago, features a daily deal on
the best stuff to do, eat, see and buy in 48 countries around the world.
Groupon works with selected business partners to create a win-win
proposition for business and consumers, delivering more than 1,000 daily
deals globally. To subscribe for the best deals in your city, visit http://www.groupon.com.
To learn how to become a featured business, visit http://www.grouponworks.com.
Groupon
Kate Gleason, 312.999.3557
kgleason@groupon.com
Source: Groupon
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