May 21st, 2013 – Oakland, CA – The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority will celebrate the success of the Golden State Warriors 2012-2013 campaign by hosting an end of the season celebration on Wednesday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland.
Oracle Arena will open its doors on Wednesday night from 6-9pm allowing fans to get together, tour the locker rooms, buy merchandise and reflect back on their favorite 2012-2013 Warriors moments. This event is free and open to the public and will include player appearances, performances by the Warrior girls and more. Warriors players tentatively scheduled to appear include Stephen Curry, Harrison Barnes, Carl Landry, Kent Bazemore and Brandon Rush.
“The Golden State Warriors had a phenomenal year,” said Nate Miley Chair of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority. “We wanted to show both the team and the fans how much we appreciate them and celebrate their success together one more time this year. Hosting a Fan Rally to bring everyone together at Oracle Arena one more time is the perfect end to the season.”
Parking lots will open at 5:00 PM for the event, with Oracle Arena opening at 6:00 PM. Select Warriors merchandise will be on sale at a discounted rate and concessions will feature $1.00 popcorn, $2.00 hot dogs, $3.00 nachos and $4.00 soft drinks. Fans will have the opportunity to enter to win one of 20 autographed copies of the Stephen Curry cover issue of Sports Illustrated, listen to Q&As with the players as they reflect on the season, shoot free throws on the court and win other Warriors prizes throughout the evening.
About Oracle Arena & O.co Coliseum
Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum, managed by AEG Facilities, are the premiere sports and entertainment complexes in Northern California. Home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, the NFL’s Oakland Raiders and MLB’s Oakland Athletics as well as host to concerts, family shows and special events. Additional information on Oracle Arena and O.co Coliseum, including a complete schedule of events can be found online at www.coliseum.com .
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