Star of 1960 Hit Movie “Where The Boys Are” Returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach on January 29
City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Venice of America
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Star of 1960 Hit Movie “Where The Boys Are” Returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach on January 29

Actress Connie Francis and Mayor Jack Seiler to Unveil Plans for Nostalgic Beach Event

Chaz Adams, Sr. Public Information Specialist
(954) 828-4748 or chazadams@fortlauderdale.gov

Fort Lauderdale - A 1959 hot pink Cadillac convertible; the World Famous Elbo Room; muscle boys decked out in vintage beach attire; and the star of the 1960 hit movie Where The Boys Are . . . Put it all together and you have the makings for a one-of-a-kind nostalgic event to celebrate a special time in Fort Lauderdale’s history.

Where the Boys Are

On Friday, January 29, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., Connie Francis, star of Where The Boys Are, will join Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler and other dignitaries at a press conference on Fort Lauderdale Beach to mark the 50th Anniversary of the film and announce plans for a major special event scheduled for May 28 - 29, 2010.

WHO:
Fort Lauderdale Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler, City officials and dignitaries will roll out the red carpet to welcome internationally renown celebrity Connie Francis to Fort Lauderdale Beach.

WHEN / WHERE:
Friday, January 29, 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Las Olas Boulevard and A1A directly across from the World Famous Elbo Room, one of the main filming locations for the 1960 classic movie, Where The Boys Are.

WHAT:
Plans will be announced for a major special event that will take place on Fort Lauderdale Beach, May 28 - 29, 2010. Dubbed the “Where The Boys Are / Connie Francis’ Great American Beach Party,” this free event will celebrate the film’s 50th Anniversary and capture the spirit and nostalgia of the 1960s.

PRESS CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Connie Francis will arrive in a vintage 1959 hot pink Cadillac convertible accompanied by an even hotter group of muscle boys decked out in vintage beach attire
  • Remarks from Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler
  • Vintage photos from the 1960s
  • Unveiling of the event’s commemorative poster
  • Locals who took part in the movie

MEDIA VEHICLES:
To reserve parking for this event, members of the media should contact Matt Little in the City of Fort Lauderdale Public Information Office, at 954-828-4732.