OCTOBER 5, 2009 SOVEREIGN BANK ARENA RELEASES UNUSUAL NUMBERS AND EXCITING PROMOTIONS TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY
On October 6, 2009, Sovereign Bank Arena will be celebrating its 10 Year Anniversary. The Arena opened on October 6, 1999 and has been host to some of the most exciting entertainment and sporting events in Mercer County. In honor of the anniversary celebration, Sovereign Bank Arena is sharing 10 unique numbers and statistics from the past 10 years.
During the first 10 years at Sovereign Bank Arena:
1. 82,979: Gallons of soda consumed
2. 107,664: Boxes of popcorn sold
3. 270,243: Number of hot dogs consumed
4. 28,7262: Number of pretzels consumed
5. 1,222,416: Number of individual chicken fingers consumed
6. 110,000: Gallons of water used to make ice
7. 350,000: Dollars worth of cleaning products used
8. 9,516: Number of people in the building for Elton John on April 19, 2000 - the largest single-event crowd at the arena
9. 43,046: Number of people in the building for Disney on Ice “100 Years of Magic” from January 31 - February 4, 2007 - the highest grossing family show at the arena
10. 1,454: Number of events held in the building since it’s opening
“As we enter into another 10 years, we are very happy to be working with Mercer County and the local communities. The first ten years have flown by and have been a lot of fun, and we’re looking forward to another outstanding 10 years,” says Global Spectrum’s Jeff Schumacher, General Manager of the Sovereign Bank Arena.
Throughout the past 10 years, Sovereign Bank Arena has received numerous top rankings as one of the best arenas in its size from Pollstar Magazine, Billboard Magazine, and Venues Today.
“Mercer County congratulates the Arena on 10 fantastic years as host to an array of acts that have drawn visitors to Trenton from hundreds, even thousands of miles away,” added Brian M. Hughes, Mercer County Executive. “We with them continued success and know the best is yet to come!”
To continue the 10th anniversary celebration, Sovereign Bank Arena is offering 10 themed discounts to some of their upcoming shows. These special ticket offers will be available on October 10, from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The following discounts will be available: Lipizzaner Stallions on November 15, 2009 will offer 10% off $26.50 and $22.50 tickets, Disney Live! Rockin’ Road Show on November 27, 2009 will offer $10 upper level tickets, the Broadway in Trenton theater series, featuring Rain: the Beatles Experience on November 19, 2009, Hairspray on January 12, 2010 and Jesus Christ Superstar on March 9, 2010, will offer 10% off all subscriptions, and Monster Trucks 2010 Winter Nationals on January 8, 2010 will offer $10 adult upper level tickets. Tickets for all events are available at the Sovereign Bank Arena Box Office, by phone at 800-298-4200 or online at www.comcasttix.com. Broadway Series subscriptions are available by calling 609-656-3224.
As a kick-off to the 10th Anniversary Celebration, Sovereign Bank Arena will rename Hamilton Avenue to Tenth Anniversary Avenue, which will remain changed for the entire year. The street renaming will occur at 10:00am on Tuesday morning. County Executive Brian Hughes, along with WWE Superstars John Morrison and the Bella sisters will be in attendance to help unveil the new street sign.
