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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 4, 2007 MGJR611@aol.com

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AZALEA AT OMNI HOTEL TO OFFER NEW BREAKFAST WITH BETSY ROSS FOOD, FUN, FACTS AND MORE AT THIS WEEKLY FAMILY EVENT

PHILADELPHIA, PA — If you like your breakfast served with a side of history, then you are going to love the new Breakfast with Betsy launching Saturday, July 28, 2007, at Azalea Restaurant at the Omni Hotel at Independence Park.

Located at 4th and Chestnut Streets in the heart of Philadelphia's historic center, Breakfast with Betsy is the best way to start off a day of sightseeing. The Omni Hotel at Independence Park is only steps away from Independence Hall, The National Constitution Center, Liberty Bell, US Mint and many more of the City's best attractions. Azalea overlooks Independence Park, the perfect backdrop for a morning of colonial and culinary fun!

Begin your day with a taste of history as the Azalea's own Betsy Ross delights guests with her tales of the American Revolution and how she created the first flag.

Guests will enjoy arts and crafts, Philadelphia trivia - complete with prizes, colonial dress-up and the chance to get Betsy's autograph and pose for pictures with her.

Azalea's Breakfast with Betsy Ross offers great food, lots of fun and historical facts! Indulge in the Azalea's signature buffet breakfast that includes items for adults and kids.

"Given that we are located in one of Philadelphia's premier historic areas, we thought that Breakfast with Betsy would be a great way for tourists and locals alike to enjoy our renowned breakfast and learn about Philadelphia," said AJ Williams III, General Manager of the Omni Hotel at Independence Park.

Breakfast with Betsy is a partnership between the Omni Hotel at Independence Park and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia, which offers Philadelphia's best sightseeing experience of Independence Park by visiting more than twenty historic sites and telling the dramatic stories of the brave men and women who were responsible for creating America.

"This was a natural partnership; the Omni Hotel is at the epicenter of historic Philadelphia, and it is the perfect place to start a day of touring. Beginning your journey of Historic Philadelphia with Breakfast with Betsy is like getting an insider's perspective about America's Birthplace," said Jonathan Bari, President of The Constitutional Walking Tour.

Breakfast with Betsy is offered at $35 per adult and $20 per child ages 4 to 12. Reservations are a must and tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 215.525.1776 or online at www.BreakfastWithBetsy.com.

The Omni Hotel at Independence Park is a four-diamond European-style luxury hotel that offers elegance and style at its best. Situated just 10 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, the Omni Hotel at Independence Park offers the ideal Philadelphia hotel location.

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia takes visitors on a 1.25 mile, 75 minute outdoor walking journey through America's Birthplace - Where Every Day is Independence Day!™ Located in Center City Philadelphia, The Constitutional includes more than 20 sites within the Independence National Historical Park area, which is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Breakfast with Betsy is also sponsored by Masquerade - the ultimate fantasy adventure store that is open year-round. There are more than 60 Philadelphia area Halloween Adventure and Masquerade stores. For more information, visit www.masqueradeadventure.com .