Glendale Postmaster to Offer Special Collectible Postmark at American Idol Jordin Sparks’ Glittery Nov. 23 Homecoming

WHAT:
Glendale Postmaster Billy Garrett and the Glendale Post Office will welcome American Idol winner Jordin Sparks home by offering a special postmark commemorating the hometown hero’s return at the first night of Glendale Glitters.

WHEN:
5:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 (Stamps & postmarks available 5-10 p.m.)

WHERE:
Glendale Glitters Celebration at Murphy Park, Downtown Glendale

BACKGROUND:
When Jordin Sparks returns home to Glendale on Nov. 23 to help flip the switch on the Glendale Glitters display of 1.5 million holiday lights, Glendale Postmaster Garrett will help thousands of fans celebrate by issuing a collectible postmark to honor the hometown hero.

During the Glendale Glitters festivities, Sparks will be presented with a giant-sized version of the commemorative postmark featuring her likeness.

The collectible postmark will be available to event attendees from 5 to 10 p.m. at a special Glendale Post Office station set up at Murphy Park, where various holiday postage stamps will also be available for purchase. The postmark may be applied to any item bearing First-Class postage stamps, including holiday cards and envelopes.

The City of Glendale will provide, on a first-come, first-served basis, a limited number of free postcards to which stamps and postmarks may be applied. Glitters-goers are also encouraged to bring their own cards, envelopes, posters or other items upon which to affix stamps and obtain postmarks.

The collectible postmark will also be available by mail for 30 days following the event. Customers may send stamped, self-addressed envelopes or cards inside another envelope addressed to: Jordin Glitters Postmark, c/o Postmaster, 5955 W. Peoria Rd., Glendale AZ 85302-9998. Mailed requests for the special postmark must be received no later than Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. Postmarked cards and envelopes will be returned via First-Class Mail.