Press Release – KISS Cadillac Homecoming 40th Anniversary Celebration
Posted on April 12, 2015 .
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KISS Cadillac Homecoming 40th Anniversary Celebration
Media Contact: Joy Vandrie
Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau
201 N. Mitchell St. Suite 102
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-0657 • (800) 22-LAKES
[email protected]
(April 10, 2015 – Cadillac, MI) – On October 9-10, 2015, Cadillac will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the KISS Homecoming at Cadillac High School. The legendary rock band KISS visited the small town of Cadillac in 1975 to connect with their football team and perform a concert in the gym, a story that has become iconic in Rock and Roll history.
This year’s homecoming coincides with the 120th Anniversary of Cadillac Viking football, so special festivities are being planned. The weekend will include: The homecoming football game, KISS-themed additions to the homecoming parade, a re-creation of the concert in the gym (featuring the World’s Best KISS Tribute Band – Mr. Speed), the unveiling of a permanent KISS monument, walking tours of KISStorical markers at significant spots around town, promotions by local businesses, and much more.
Joy Vandrie, Director of the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau, expects the weekend will have great appeal to KISS fans. “This event will garner world wide attention and not only attract many visitors to Cadillac for this unique weekend, but also establish Cadillac as a permanent KISS tourism destination.”
The KISS Cadillac Homecoming is a collaborative event with Cadillac Area Festival & Events, Cadillac Area Public Schools, the Cadillac Sports Boosters, and the Cadillac Band Boosters. All NET proceeds from the event will benefit the two booster clubs.
A committee of local citizens and many volunteers are working hard to make this event a success. Committee member Jim Neff, the person responsible for bringing KISS to Cadillac in 1975, adds: “We have the total backing of KISS and their management at McGhee Entertainment. The goal for everyone involved is to do something positive for the City of Cadillac and the students at Cadillac High School.”
A schedule of events, ticket information for the KISS tribute concert featuring Mr. Speed, sponsorship opportunities, and ways for KISS fans to donate to the monument fund will be forthcoming.
Continuing information updates will be on the event website at kisscadillac.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/KISSCadillac, on Twitter at twitter.com/KISSCadillac, in the Cadillac News in print and on cadillacnews.com. Event details and information about visiting Cadillac will be on the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau website at cadillacmichigan.com.