Don't miss Bill Maher live on stage - for 1 Night Only -
Saturday June, 7th at The Coronado Center for the Performing Arts in Rockford.
Click Here for your chance to win a pair of tickets!
*By entering this contest, you are agreeing to the Official Contest Rules at the bottom of The Contest page.*
*You must be 21 years of age to enter this contest, entry dates are from 3/6/14-3/20/14*
Tickets are still available at www.ticketmaster.com, at The Coronado Box Office or by calling 815-968-5222
Register to win a pair of 3-day weekend passes,
4/25/14-4/27/14 for the C2E2 Convention at McCormick Place!
1 Grand Prize winner will recieve a family 4 pack of 3-day passes,
plus a special Limited Edition poster and C2E2 hats!
*This contest runs from 3/12/14-4/3/14*
**You must be at least 18 years of age to enter or win this contest.**
*By entering this contest you agree to be bound by the Official Contest Rules, as listed on The Contest Page.
Click Here, or on the C2E2 Logo to pull up the entry form!
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