FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 19, 2007
CANAL CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2nd ANNUAL CANAL SPLASH!
Weekend Celebration to Highlight Recreation and Tourism Along Canal Corridor
Canal Corridor Communities Encouraged to Register Events Before June 22
The New York State Canal Corporation has announced
that the Second Annual Canal Splash! will take place during the weekend of
August 10-12, 2007. This year’s Canal Splash! will offer a series of locally
organized events designed to highlight the history, beauty, culture and
recreational appeal of the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail.
Any Canal Corridor community, business, club or non-profit organization may
participate in the Canal Splash! Examples of local events include, but are not
limited to, nature or history walks along the Canal or Canalway Trail; museum or
gallery features or openings; group bicycle rides on the Canalway Trail; rowing
regattas; Canalside business or restaurant specials; kayak or canoe tours;
cruise boat tours; canal festivals, concerts and more.
The Corporation encourages those along the Canal to help create awareness and
generate additional exposure for their community, business or event by
participating in this year’s Canal Splash!. Last year’s Canal Splash! featured
more than 85 events and attracted more than 80,000 visitors during the two day,
multi-location celebration.
Events must be registered by Friday, June 22 to be included in the printed
program and schedule of events. All events, including those registered by June
22, will be included in the on-line listing and in press releases.
For more information about the Second Annual Canal Splash! or to register an
event, please refer to
www.johnnymilleradventures.com or contact the New York State Canal
Corporation at 518-436-3055.
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The New York State Thruway Authority/Canal Corporation offers a free email service called TRANSalert to its customers via email or text messaging to inform them of major incidents and emergencies that may affect travel on the Thruway or navigation on the Canal System. To sign up for the Canal TRANSalert service, customers can visit the Corporation's website at www.nyscanals.gov/tas/. To sign-up for Thruway TRANSalerts please visit the Authority's website at www.nysthruway.gov/tas/.