Among the headline performers is New York Times best-selling author and popular comedian, Jim Gaffigan, who is Executive Producer and star of "The Jim Gaffigan Show" which premiered in July 2015 on TV Land and Comedy Central ( See Photograph Below). This extensive parade route will allow the hundreds of thousands gathered together for this event to see him up close.įurther adding to the excitement of the Festival of Families, The World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015 also announced several hours of pre-programming on its two stages: The Eakins Oval Stage and The Logan Square Stage. Prior to the formal program including participation by the Holy Father, Pope Francis will partake in a parade from Eakins Oval, up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, around City Hall and back down the Parkway to Eakins Oval. ![]() Undoubtedly, their presence - with Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and The Philadelphia Orchestra -will make this evening truly unforgettable for all who attend."Įxecutive Producer Scott Mirkin of ESM Productions brought creative leadership, set and scenic design, and world-class entertainment to The Festival of Families, ensuring it to be one of the most joyful and historic events to ever take place in the City of Philadelphia. "We are deeply honored to have Mark Wahlberg serve as our host and we are thrilled to have the legendary Aretha Franklin and the immensely popular band, The Fray, join us in Philadelphia for Pope Francis' visit. "When we first envisioned The Festival of Families, we could have never anticipated such an extraordinary line-up of talent would be part of this once-in-a-lifetime event," said Donna Crilley Farrell, Executive Director of the World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015. Miller join an all-star lineup of musical performers including Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and The Philadelphia Orchestra, all of whom were first announced in June 2015. Marie Miller, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and finalist in the 2014 Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star Competition, has also been added as a performer. ![]() Wahlberg's role, it was also announced that the 18-time Grammy Award winning "Queen of Soul," Aretha Franklin will perform for the Holy Father as will the multi-platinum and four-time Grammy Award nominated band, The Fray. Philadelphia, PA - The World Meeting of Families -Philadelphia 2015 today announced that Academy Award nominated actor, Mark Wahlberg, will serve as the host for The Festival of Families with Pope Francis on Saturday, September 26 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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