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Backdrop Falls on PA Governor During Concert Announcement
10 Apr
Summary
- A backdrop sign unexpectedly fell during a press conference.
- Governor Shapiro, a Benjamin Franklin reenactor, and Betsy Ross were present.
- Five free concerts are planned leading up to America's 250th birthday.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, accompanied by reenactors portraying Benjamin Franklin and Betsy Ross, experienced a dramatic moment on Thursday. As they gathered to announce the "Commonwealth Concert Series" in anticipation of America's 250th birthday, a large "America250PA" backdrop sign unexpectedly toppled forward.
The incident occurred as Governor Shapiro was revealing details about five free concerts planned across the commonwealth. The series, funded by Pennsylvania's Marketing to Attract Marquis Events program with $675,000, will lead up to the July 4th anniversary. Acts like Lady A, The Fray, Cole Swindell, and Gabby Barrett were mentioned before the sign's collapse.
Fortunately, no one was harmed by the falling sign. Governor Shapiro humorously compared the incident to a past scare involving Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. He confirmed that Third Eye Blind would headline the series finale concert scheduled for June 27th in Pittsburgh's Point State Park.
