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2007 Peoples' Festival Partners

Philadelphia 76ers
The Joseph E. Coleman N.W. Regional Library
The Philadelphia Soul
YMCA of Germantown
Radio One, Inc.
Philly Word Live
The Robin Hood Dell East
Future Steps Community Enrichment Programs, Inc.
Friends of Vernon Park
Live Tracks Digital Media
Love Child Media Works
Central Germantown Council
Germantown High School
The Germantown Courier
Germantown Clergy Initiative
Awesome Andrea
The Sign Man
The Bushnell Company
Phat Phlix Photography/CVC
Leroy Williams
Peoples World Wide Web
Superior Trophy
Franky’s Fun Flavors
Tru Self Productions
Marahlia Travel
Today's Image Hair Design
Jazz Bridge
Urban Beat Movement
Lang Hu Clothing Company
Nubian Essence
Daddy UniverCity
Philadelphia Department of Recreation
King of Kings Web Design
Work to Ride
Flexcar
LeRoi and Cinzia Simmons Full Service Salon
Louis E. Harris Center for Youth Development
The Philadelphia Pheonix
Cancer Assistance Research Foundation
The Original Philadelphia Legends Basketball League

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1977 , Frank Jones was asked to provide a band to play during a major flea market
that was to be held in Vernon Park. According to Mr. Jones the crowd enjoyed the
music so much that he decided to bring the music back the following year even
though the flea market had been discontinued. This event known as the “Peoples'
Festival" has taken place in Vernon Park every summer since.

Through the years many different festivals have become part of the summer activities
enjoyed throughout the city of Philadelphia. This often makes it difficult to gain the
needed participation year after year. But without fail the bands, vendors, community
organizations and the people return to celebrate this annual legacy. This event plays
host to a consistent two-day crowd of 7,000 to 10,000 attendees.

Mr. Jones said his reason for continuing the festival was to give something back to
the community where he lived. “People need a two day outlet just to relieve some of
the tension that’s out there.” The festival’s primary mission is centered on two areas.
First to celebrate peace, unification, diversity and the solidarity that exists within our
community. And finally, to afford all local organizations, churches, business persons
and elected officials the opportunity to give back to the community by showing
gratitude for the many years of patronage and support given by the residents of
Germantown.

Though Mr. Jones is no longer with us, his dream shared with the late Malachai
Moore (former production partner) will continue to live on through a community of
volunteers, the Peoples’ Festival Committee, who share in his vision and celebrate
his Spirit.

THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY PEOPLES' FESTIVAL AUGUST 2ND & 3RD 2008