Rocky Runners Invited to Mark 30th Anniversary of Movie Debut and Launch of New Book on the Most Famous Steps in America

Rocky Runners Invited to Mark 30th Anniversary of Movie Debut and Launch of New Book on the Most Famous Steps in America

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Rocky Runners - including those who scaled "the steps" with Sylvester Stallone in the original "Rocky" 30 years ago - are invited back to the legendary landmark for a special ceremony to mark the milestone anniversary of the breakthrough film and the launch of "Rocky Stories: Tales of Love, Hope and Happiness at America's Most Famous Steps," by Philadelphia Inquirer Pulitzer Prize winners, Michael Vitez and Tom Gralish.

On Tuesday, November 21, at 9:30 AM at the foot of the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, hundreds of Rocky runners will be treated to a Rocky-style meal, complete with Philly cheesesteaks and a new ice cream, "Rocky Balboa Road," courtesy of the Berley Brothers.

Invited speakers include: Governor Edward G. Rendell; Mayor John F. Street; Sylvester Stallone; various economic development, film development, tourism and convention officials and Paul Dry of Paul Dry Books. Special appearances will be made by some of the 52 Rocky Runners from around the world profiled in the enchanting and uplifting book. The National Anthem and the Rocky Anthem ("Gonna Fly Now") will be performed by local soloist Renee Merritt.

Anyone interested in becoming a Rocky Runner should contact the book's publisher no later than Friday, November 17, at pdry@pauldrybooks.com. They are encouraged to come in Rocky attire, arriving at 9:00 AM at the Rocky Steps. (The new Rocky film, "Rocky Balboa," makes its national debut on December 22.)

Coverage is invited.
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