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32nd Annual Superman Celebration 2010 is June 10-13.
The second weekend in June is devoted to the legendary character that stands for "Truth, Justice and the American Way" each year in Metropolis, Illinois. But Superman is always kind enough to share the spotlight with a few others`as well!
Special guests are yet to be confirmed for the Celebration but Superman fans are sure to be excited with the year's celebrity line-up.
One of the highlights of this year's celebration will be the unveiling of the Noel Neill statue at Eighth and Market streets. The statue is currently being constructed by the same artist who created the Superman statue. Engraved bricks are currently being sold for the base that will hold the life-size sculpture of the actress. Bricks can be purchased at the Metropolis Area Chamber of Commerce at 607 Market St. in Metropolis. For more information, visit www.noelneillstatue.com or call 800-949-5740.
Though she first played Lois Lane in the 1948 movie serial, Superman, with Kirk Alyn, Noel Neill is actually best known for playing the iconic character on television in The Adventures of Superman with beloved legendary actor George Reeves from 1953 to 1957. So identified is she with this role that her portrayal of the "girl reporter" set the standard for all Lois Lanes yet to come.
The Superman Celebration is a long standing festival and a must see event for most anyone, especially Superman or comic lovers. Superman fans travel from all over the globe to visit the small southern Illinois town that is the Official Home of Superman.
Metropolis features a 15-foot bronze statue of the Man of Steel and a Super Museum located on the town's Superman Square. A life-size statue of Noel Neill will grace the landscape soon. There are other interesting super-hero related attractions located throughout the city, such as a giant rock of kryptonite.
Complete with an Artist's Alley, Man of Steel exhibitions and contests, amusement park, live music and $1000 Superhero Costume Contest, the Superman Celebration provides fun for the entire family.
For more information about the Celebration call the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 800-949-5740.
See short video from previous celebration!
See 2009 photo gallery by Randall Hyman.
Metropolis Hotels fill up fast!
Book your room today!
Tentative Schedule
More events will be added in the future
Thursday, June 10
5pm - Opening Ceremony on Superman Square - Meet Superman!
Carnival rides and games
TBA - Unveiling of the Lois Lane Statue
6pm - Lois Lane Award presentation, Helping Hands Award Presentation at Metro Tent
6:15 pm - Gospel Concert in the Metro Tent
7pm - Superman Road Race at Fort Massac State Park
7:30pm - Kids Karaoke at Smallville Tent
Friday, June 11:
7am- 1/2 of Tickets for Autograph Sessions available
outside of the Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St.
While supplies last. Limit 2 tickets per person, limit one session per person.
10am- Artist Alley opens. Watch for details soon about individual events and workshops.
10am - Superman Fan Baseball Game: Metropolis Marvels vs. Smallvielle Meteors at Metropolis Sports Park
11:30am - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel Area
Noon - Super Silly Games at Smallville Tent
1pm - Superman Jeopardy at main tent
3pm - Kids Superhero Costume Conest at Smallville Tent
4pm - Meet Superman and gather for Kids Superheo Costume Parade at Smallville Tent
5pm - Carnival rides and games
5:30pm - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel Area
5:30pm - Omega Force Strength Team at Man of Steel Tent
7pm - Live Entertainment at Metro Tent
Saturday - June 12
7am - 1/2 of Tickets for Autograph Sessions available
outside of the Chamber of Commerce, 607 Market St.
While supplies last. Limit 2 tickets per person, limit one session per person.
8am - Kiwanis Superman Bike Ride - Fort Massac State Park
All day - Carnival rides and games
9am - Celebrity Autograph Session A - TBA. TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings for Fri. & Sat.
10am - Celebrity Autograph Session B - TBA. TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings for Fri. & Sat.
TBA - Swearing in ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis
10am - Washer Pitch Tournament, at Girl Scout House
10am-5pm - Artist Alley - Watch for details on events and workships to be announced
10:30am - Freestyle Connection Freestyle BMX Bike Show
11am - Meet Sueprman at Smallville Tent - Photos and prizes!
11am - Bench Press and Dead Lift Competition, Man of Steel Tent
11:30am - Celebrity Q & A Session at Metro Kent - open to public, no tickets required.. Celebrities to be announced.
Noon - Super Silly Games at Smallville Tent
Noon - Sign-in for Pedal Tractor Pull - at Smallville Tent
Noon - Carnival rides and games
12:30pm - Freestyle Connection BMX Bike Show at Man of Steel area
1pm - Color-A-Cape with the Metropolis Planet staff, on courthouse lawn
1pm - Superman Jeopardy at Metro Tent
1pm - Superman Classic Bench Press & Deadlift Competition, Man of Steel tent
2pm - Superdog Contest at Smallville Tent
3pm - Magic Show at Smallville Tent
3:30pm - Celebrity Autograph Session C - TBA..TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings for Fri. & Sat.
4pm - Beautiful Baby Contest - at Smallville Tent
4:30pm - Celebrity Autograph Session D - TBA..TICKETS REQUIRED. See 7am listings for Fri. & Sat.
5pm-9pm - George Awards and Auction at Metropolis Community Center.
Hosted by Jim Hambrick, Super Museum owner, For more info, visit www.supermuseum.com
5pm - Colgate Country Showdown at Metro Tent
5:30pm - Omega Force Exhibition at Man of Steel Tent
6pm - Supergirl and Superboy Pageants - at Smallville Tent
6pm - Cruisers (antique cars) on Superman Square
7pm - Live Muisc at Metro Tent
9pm - 3rd Annual Metropolis Fan Film Awards at Artist Alley
Sunday - June 13
8am - RotartySuper Car Show at Fort Massac
10am - Artist Alley opens - closes at 4pm
10am-Noon - Sign in for Costume Contest
10:30am - Kids Superhero Gameshow at Smallville Tent
11am - Character Karaoke at Main Tent
Noon - $1000 Superhero Costume Contest at Metro Tent
TBA - Swearing In Ceremony for Honorary Citizens of Metropolis
1pm - Omega Force Exhibition at Man of Steel Tent
2pm - Color a Giant Comic at Smallville Tent
3pm - Superman Scavenger Hunt at Smallville Tent
Schedule Subject to Change.
Updates will also be posted to www.supermancelebration.net when available.
SC Sponsorships do have their advantages!
Want VIP autograph passes? Be a Sponsor!
Man of Steel $2500
· Company name in all PR & Advertising
· Company logo on all printed material
· Full page advertisement in event program
· Company logo on all television advertising
· Banner ad on SupermanCelebration.net & MetropolisTourism.com
· Opportunity for on-site presence
· Public address system announcement every hour
· 3 Banners/Signs in and around the event area
· 6 VIP Autograph session passes
· 6 Superman Celebration Lanyards
· 6 Official Superman Celebration T-shirts.
· Superman Sponsor Certificate
Kryptonite $1000
· Company name on all print promotions
· Ad on Superman Celebration website
· Opportunities for on-site presence
· Public address system announcements every three hours
· 1/2 Page advertising in the event program
· 2 banners/signs in and around the event area
· 4 VIP Autograph session passes
· 4 Official Superman Celebration T-shirts
· 4 Superman Celebration Lanyards
· Superman Sponsor Certificate
America's Hero $500
· 1/4 Page advertisement in Superman Celebration program book
· 1 Banner/sign in and around event area
· 2 VIP Autograph Session Passes
· 2 Official Superman Celebration T-shirts
· 2 Superman Celebration Lanyards
· Superman Sponsor Certificate
Superhero $250
· 1/8 Page advertisement in Superman Celebration program book
· 1 Banner/sign in and around event area
· 2 VIP Autograph Session Passes
· 2 Official Superman Celebration T-shirts
· 2 Superman Celebration Lanyards
· Superman Sponsor Certificate
Superfriend $100
· Name listed in Superman Celebration program book
· 1 VIP Pass-Limited Quantities Available!
· 1 Superman Celebration Lanyard
This sponsorship is open to individuals only. Corporate and business sponsors must utilize one of the other sponsorships or contact the Chamber for other options.
Deadline for Sponsorships is April 10th! Call Metropolis Chamber of Commerce at 800-949-5740.
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