The Salvation Army to host first-ever Rock the Red Kettle concert with Chris Hawkey at Mall of America®

WHAT:

The Salvation Army will host their first “Rock the Red Kettle” concert featuring Chris Hawkey at Mall of America on Friday, Dec. 16 in the Rotunda.

The “Rock the Red Kettle” concert is part of The Salvation Army’s “Celebrity Bell Ringer Day.” Local TV and radio personalities, Minnesota mascots, Minnesota pageant royalty and other celebrities such as “The Voice” contestant Kat Perkins, will ring bells at red kettle stations inside the Rotunda.

Fans are invited to meet their favorite local celebrities and donate to their kettle. Celebrities will sign autographs and pose for photos. All donations will be triple-matched and will help fund Salvation Army programs throughout the Twin Cities.

For more information on the Celebrity Bell Ringer Day event, click here.

For more information on the Rock the Red Kettle event, click here.

VISUALS:

Local celebrities ringing bells at red kettle stations in the Rotunda

Guests lining up in the Rotunda to donate to red kettles

Live performance by Kat Perkins

Live performance by Chris Hawkey

WHEN:

Friday, December 16, 2016

• Celebrity Bell Ringer Day: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Kat Perkins performance: 1 p.m.
• Rock the Red Kettle with Chris Hawkey: 7 – 9 p.m.

WHERE:

Mall of America – Rotunda

ABOUT MALL OF AMERICA®

Mall of America (MOA) is the largest shopping and entertainment complex in North America. At 5.6 million square feet, MOA boasts more than 520 world-class retail stores and restaurants; Nickelodeon Universe, the nation’s largest indoor family theme park featuring 27 rides; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, home to sharks, sting rays and an amazing underwater tunnel; FlyOver America a 4D immersive flight adventure; Crayola Experience; Rainforest Cafe; Hard Rock Café; the nation’s longest indoor zip line and an 18-hole mini golf course.

The Mall, a top American tourist and vacation destination, opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul and adjacent to the MSP International Airport. Mall of America hosts more than 400 events annually, including concerts, book signings, celebrity meet-and-greets and community-focused cultural events. The Mall is also home to a 500-room Radisson Blu hotel, a 342-room JW Marriott hotel; office tower; grand entrance and more. Follow Mall of America on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and visit our blog. Download the Mall of America app from the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.