RADIO DISNEY ROCKS LABOR DAY WEEKEND INVITING LISTENERS TO MEET "WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE" STARS & ENJOY FREE CONCERT AT LAST FLING NAPERVILLE SUNDAY-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6-7
Radio Disney rocks Labor Day weekend at the annual Naperville Jaycee’s Last Fling including a special appearance by Disney Channel stars David Henrie and Jennifer Stone (of the hit series "Wizards of Waverly Place") at Family Fun Land in the Naper Settlement on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 (2:00-5:00 p.m.Radio Disney continues the fun on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (1:00 p.m.) with a FREE concert featuring Joey Page and Allstar at Rotary Hill Park in Downtown Naperville.
On September 6, Radio Disney WRDZ AM 1300, Chicago will host the special appearance by the "Wizards of Waverly Place" stars with its road crew kicking off the festivities at 2:00 p.m. with music, games and prizes.
An Arizona native, David Henrie has been acting since the age of 5. Henrie, had a starring role in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Dadnapped" and currently stars as Justin Russo in Disney Channel's original series "Wizards of Waverly Place," a role he will reprise in the upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie."
Born in Texas, Jennifer Stone began her stage career at the age of 6, and signed with an agent by age 8, which led her to voice over work and various commercial spots. Stone currently stars as Harper Finkle in Disney Channel's original series "Wizards of Waverly Place," a role she will reprise in the upcoming Disney Channel Original movie "Wizards of Waverly Place The Movie."
On Labor Day, September 7, the road crew will start the fun on the Last Fling Main Stage at 1:00 p.m. with music, games and great giveaways including autographed items from Disney Channel stars, a family vacation and more. The "Rock Your Labor Day with Radio Disney" concert kicks off at 2:00 p.m. with a performance by Joey Page, the Radio Disney Incubator Artist and multitalented singer, songwriter and actor. Joey will perform "Who I Am" and "Ordinary Girl." The high energy concert continues with a performance by Allstar, the Drive Thru Records group who broke out as a Radio Disney "Next Big Thing" (N.B.T.) artist last year. Allstar will perform their Radio Disney Top 30 single "Journey To The End of My Life."
Family Fun Land is located in the Naper Settlement (523 South Webster Street, Naperville, IL 60540). The Last Fling Main Stage is at Rotary Hill Park in Downtown Naperville (Aurora Avenue at Eagle Street, Naperville, IL, 60563). For more information regarding the Radio Disney AM 1300 events on Labor Day weekend, go to RadioDisney.com/Chicago.
About Radio Disney Radio Disney is the #1, 24-hour radio network devoted to kids, tweens and families. Kids help pick the music that is played and are encouraged to interact via a toll-free phone line to the Radio Disney studio. The network's current playlist, driven by listener requests and representing major record labels, includes recording artists Miley Cyrus, Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks and Mitchel Musso. The network is available on 49 terrestrial radio stations and is also available via RadioDisney.com, Sirius and XM satellite radio, iTunes Radio Tuner, XM/DIRECTV and mobile phones.
About Last Fling The Last Fling is the Naperville Jaycees' major fundraising event of the year. Each year, they host the city's annual Labor Day festival, a wholesome, family event, with the entire community participating. More than 300,000 patrons visit over the 4-day event, which is held along Naperville's Riverwalk area. Starting Friday afternoon and running through Monday evening, there are special events, carnival rides and attractions, a children's playland, food and beverage vendors, a business expo and concerts on two stages each evening. The Labor Day parade is also part of the festivities. Hotel packages and free shuttle service will also be available.
About Naperville Jaycees The Naperville Jaycees is a nonprofit service organization with over 200 young persons dedicated to personal development through community service. The group organizes and staffs the Last Fling in close cooperation with the City of Naperville, the Naperville Park District, numerous Naperville community organizations and tons of volunteers.
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