TV Worldwide, a fast-growing web-based global TV network, in cooperation with the National Park Service, will produce a free live simulcast via satellite and the web of the Washington, D.C., 4th of July Fireworks Celebration for the benefit of American military personnel and their families stationed overseas.
The free satellite and web broadcast begins at 8:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday, July 4, with a pre-event show, and is being produced in cooperation with the National Park Service and sponsored by Base Technologies, Inc., Operation Interdependence -- a civilian-to-military delivery system, the International Webcasting Association and TV Worldwide. Miss Wheelchair America 2005, Juliette Rizzo, will co-host the event.
People around the world can tune to TV Worldwide's Internet TV channel for U.S. veterans,
www.USVets.TV and
www.tvworldwide.com to view our nation's brilliant fireworks display firsthand. The event is available for free to all media outlets by satellite at the coordinates listed below.
The national fireworks are scheduled to begin at 9:10 PM (ET), and will last roughly 21 minutes. The fireworks are choreographed to a simulcast audio program of patriotic music that will be provided by the National Park Service. The webcast will be produced from the Netherlands Carillon area across the Potomac River in Arlington, VA, allowing for a spectacular view of the US Capitol, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial.
"Just as we did last year, the TV Worldwide staff again takes pride in producing this event for Americans around the world via satellite and the web," commented Dave Gardy, Chairman and CEO of TV Worldwide. "We are thankful for the cooperation and assistance of the National Park Service and Operation Interdependence and we are grateful that Base Technologies is supporting this broadcast to bring the Independence Day celebration from our nation's capital to the brave men and women deployed around the world protecting freedom and democracy."
"Base Technologies is excited to again be a sponsor of this worthy event webcast and demonstrate its commitment to America and its military personnel at this important time in our nation's history," stated Gary Nakamoto, CEO of Base Technologies, Inc.
TV Worldwide will offer commentary and content prior to the event including e-mail interaction with participants worldwide. Participants should have the free Windows Media Video Player installed prior to the event and should log on by 8:30 PM, (ET), on Tuesday, July 4th. Questions can be directed to 703-961-9250, ext 223 and 226 before and during the event. The production will be archived at www.USVets.TV for later viewing.