Enter to Win a Weekend in Philly for the Roots Picnic!

Philly is one of my favorite East Coast cities. The food is tasty. The folks are friendly. And it has plenty of shopping hot spots.

Now here's your chance to win a weekend getaway to the city of brotherly love for the 3rd Annual Roots Picnic.

Go to visitphilly.com/roots-picnic-contest to enter. The grand prize package is full of great dining, unique boutique shopping and behind-the-scenes access to one of the country’s hottest music festivals, brought to you by Phllly 360°.

Here's what you'll win:

Two night stay at Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing (June 4-6, 2010).

Two roundtrip tickets on Amtrak Northeast Regional line. Must depart from closest station to residence of winner along the northeast corridor.
Two tickets to The Roots Picnic + entry to VIP media area.
Garces Restaurant Group gift certificate (value: $100)
Philly 360° gift basket featuring items from local boutiques (value: $150)

The contest closes on Wednesday, May 26, at 12:00 pm.

Philly 360°® is an African-American initiative that promotes Philadelphia’s burgeoning creative activity and historical happenings.

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