Official NBA Finals watch party/fan activities details

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Here’s the scoop on all the things the Orlando Magic have planned for the NBA Finals. From the team:

"Orlando, Fla. – As Blue & White Ignite for the 2009 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic are preparing special fan activities to ignite all of Central Florida for the upcoming NBA Finals. Some highlights of the fan activities surrounding the 2009 Orlando Magic Playoffs, presented by Bright House Networks, will include: Downtown Pep Rally with Mayor Buddy Dyer On Thursday, June 4, Mayor Buddy Dyer will tip-off the NBA Finals in front of City Hall from 12 p.m.–1:00 p.m. with a downtown pep rally. Fans will enjoy performances by the Orlando Magic Dancers and the Rhythm n’ Blue Drumline and appearances by Orlando Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, the Magic JetBlue Crew and STUFF, the Magic Mascot. Official Playoff Watch Party for Game 1 On Thursday, June 4, the Magic will host the Official Playoff Watch Party presented by T-Mobile in Downtown Orlando. Viewing screens will be available at Wall Street Plaza, Church Street Station and The Plaza at the corner of Orange Avenue and Church Street Station. Activities will begin at 7:00 p.m., and tip-off of Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Los Angeles Lakers will take place at 9:00 p.m. Entertainment will include Live DJs, Orlando Magic In-Arena Emcee Scotty B, autographs by the Orlando Magic Dancers and Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw and appearances by the Magic JetBlue Crew and STUFF, the Magic Mascot. Official Playoff Watch Party for Game 2 On Sunday, June 7, the Magic will host the Official Playoff Watch Party presented by T-Mobile at Fan Fest outside of the Amway Arena on Amelia Street . Activities will begin at 6 p.m. with food and beverage available for fans to purchase as they watch the Magic face the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals at 8:00 p.m. Entertainment will include Orlando Magic In-Arena Emcee Scotty B, autographs by the Orlando Magic Dancers and Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw and appearances by the Magic JetBlue Crew. Select-A-Seat Event In addition to the watch party outside Amway Arena on Sunday, June 7, the Orlando Magic will also be hosting a season ticket Select-A-Seat Event inside the arena from 5 p.m.–8 p.m. for fans who are looking to secure season tickets for the 2009-10 season, which allows them the opportunity to purchase NBA Finals tickets. Pre-Game Fan Fest for Games 3 and 4 The Orlando Magic are encouraging fans to support the team before each Magic home game at the new and improved Fan Fest at Amway Arena. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. for both Games 3 and 4, fans can enjoy live music and interactive games, while hamburgers and hot dogs will also be available for purchase. Fans who do not have a ticket are also encouraged to be a part of the viewing party outside Amway Arena at Fan Fest, which will feature a big screen TV, bleacher seating and a live DJ. Games 3 and 4 Fan Activities For Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday, June 9, Blue & White Ignite T-shirts will be placed on every seat at Amway Arena and 18,000 Thunderstix will be distributed at the doors. The national anthem will be performed by 7-year-old Gina Marie Incandela and Magic Live in-game entertainment will be provided by the Orlando Magic Dancers, the Orlando Magic Stunt Team and the Rhythm ‘n’ Blue Drum Line. Game 4 on Thursday, June 11 will feature a rally towel giveaway courtesy of Harris Corporation along with 10,000 rally rackets that will be distributed at the doors."