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Worlds Largest Pajama Party, Part II

Featuring New After-Work Party And Popular Bathrobe Brunch

From John Fischer, for About.com

Grab a bathrobe and gather friends for the World’s Largest Pajama Party Weekend, Part II, taking place throughout Center City Philadelphia from February 5-8, 2004. This year’s festivities, promoting the Philly’s More Fun When You Sleep Over™ campaign and its key component the Philly Overnight™ Hotel Package, include slumber parties at the National Constitution Center, Shampoo and Egypt, along with two signature events at 32º and Cuba Libre restaurant. Last year, more than 5,000 people, including the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, sported their most fashionable pajamas around town to support the city’s winter tourism initiative.

The World’s Largest Pajama Party, Part II is a series of events geared towards adults and families.

  • NEW! Pajamas After Work at 32º (Thursday, February 5, 6-9 p.m.): Pajama weekend kicks off with a VIP event benefiting the Philadelphia affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Half-priced, pajama-themed specialty cocktails and complimentary hors d’oeuvres are the highlights of the night’s most happening happy hour in town. A prize will be awarded for "Best After-Work Pajamas." $10 donation at the door for this 21-and-over event. 16 S. 2nd Street, (215) 627-3132, www.32Lounge.com
  • Bustiers in the Boudoir at 32º (Thursday, February 5, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.): The night gets steamier with a sexy sleepwear fashion show at 32°, where pajama-clad dancers, bartenders in bustiers and guests work the room. Special pajama-themed cocktails include Pink Slipper Martinis and Tasty Teddies. No cover for this 21 and over event. 16 S. 2nd Street, (215) 627-3132, www.32Lounge.com
  • The Second Annual "Quest Fridays" Pajama Jam at Egypt Nightclub (Friday, February 6, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.): Patrons wearing pjs receive reduced admission to the most happening party on the waterfront, featuring a fashion show presented by The PajamaGram Company, plus the Quest Pajama Parade with prizes for the wildest sleepwear. Guests can enter Egypt’s "Sweet Dreams" theme room to pose for a souvenir photo with models dressed to impress in sexy sleepwear. Drink specials and Midnight Madness giveaways are sure to hype up the party. Must be 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Corner of Columbus Boulevard & Spring Garden Street, (215) 922-6500, www.Egypt-Nightclub.com
  • NEW! Pajama Time at the National Constitution Center (Saturday, February 7, noon-2 p.m.): Visitors dressed in pajamas will not only get free admission to Philadelphia’s most exciting new museum, but they’ll also have a chance to win a pajama bear from Build-A-Bear in the Cherry Hill Mall and meet Bearemy, the store’s mascot. There will be coloring activities, coupons and giveaways for the whole family to enjoy. 525 Arch Street, (215) 409-6600, www.constitutioncenter.org
  • Bathrobe Brunch at Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (Saturday, February 7, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.): The Bathrobe Brunch, last year’s most popular event, returns as Cuba Libre hosts a delectable tropical meal, featuring an a la carte menu prepared by Executive Chef Guillermo Veloso. Guests are invited to dine in their bathrobes or pajamas and join Cuba Libre’s pajama-clad staff and the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders for a meal in support of the Philadelphia affiliate of The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. 10 S. 2nd Street, (215) 627-0666, www.CubaLibreRestaurant.com
  • Bed II at Shampoo Nightclub (Saturday, February 7, 9 p.m.-6 a.m.): An oasis of music, lingerie and themed entertainment, Bed II features a lingerie fashion show by the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders and the second annual "Bed Head" competition to benefit City of Hope cancer research. VIP bottle service will be offered on plush beds set up throughout the venue as internationally renowned DJs spin on two floors. The night wouldn’t be complete without Breakfast in Bed II, compliments of Krispy Kreme. Guests wearing pjs or lingerie receive free admission until 11 p.m. Must be at least 21 to enter. 7th & Willow Streets, (215) 922-7500, www.ShampooOnline.com

Available through March 28, 2004 at more than 70 hotels, the Philly Overnight™ Hotel Package starts at around $149 and offers visitors the opportunity to stay one night and get the second night free, plus free hotel parking both nights. An Incredible One-Night Rate (minus the parking) is also available any night of the week, based upon availability. To reserve the hotel package or rate, visitors can call their favorite hotel or visit www.gophila.com The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC), Philadelphia's official regional tourism marketing agency, is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to building the region's economy and positive image through tourism and destination marketing.

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