The Friday Opening Ceremony featured a tour of the facility with guides in traditional costumes, followed by outdoor drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Guests signed the actual logo sign used during construction, which was then preserved and displayed in the building. The street was decorated with more than 100 international flags, and speeches by the project partners were delivered from a custom built stage.
HDC President Russ Ford, HACC President Dr. Edna Baehre, and Mayor Stephen R. Reed are viewed by City, County and State officials. Also watching are International representatives and Benjamin Olewine (wearing cap)
Harrisburg's Mayor Stephen R. Reed used an actual Olympic Torch from the 1984 Los Angeles games to light an eight foot tall fire cauldron (constructed for the occasion) as a bagpiper played and neighboring church bells rang.
Torch Runner approaches
Mayor Reed Lights the Fire Cauldron
Cauldron blazes as guests enter BRICCO
Guests visited International House and BRICCO
Click on the Logo to see the Sunday Winterfest!
International Place is a project of Harristown Development Corporation, owner and operator of Strawberry Square, the Hilton Hotel and Towers, 333 Market Street and other projects. For more Information on HDC, Click Here.
