Carolina Panthers captivate attendees with extraordinary holiday event

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Carolinas thanks to Carolina Panthers owners David and Nicole Tepper. The Tepper's foundation recently partnered with Coca-Cola Consolidated and Carowinds Winterfest to bring holiday joy to 2,500 local individuals.

The 4th annual event, dubbed 'The Joy to the Carolinas' event, feature appearances by the Top Cats dancers, Sir Purr, PurrCussion drumline, interim head coach Steve Wilks and more than 20 players from the Carolina Panthers team. Defensive Tackle Derrick Brown was on hand and talked about why Christmas is his favorite time of the year. "My Christmas dream come true is being in the position I;m in now," Brown said.

"Growing up you always want ....and now I'm kind of on the other side and now all I want to do is give."

Attendees had the opportunity to meet many of their favorite Carolina Panthers players, get autographs, take pictures and exchange handshakes and hugs. Various park attractions were available for everyone to enjoy along with complimentary food and beverages including hot cocoa.

Everyone who attended also received toys, food packages, winter items, and shoes as they departed the park.

About Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc.

Coca-Cola Consolidated is the largest Coca-Cola bottler in the United States. Our Purpose is to honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence, and to grow profitably. For over 120 years, we have been deeply committed to the consumers, customers, and communities we serve and are passionate about the broad portfolio of beverages and services we offer. We make, sell, and distribute beverages of The Coca-Cola Company and other partner companies in more than 300 brands and flavors across 14 states and the District of Columbia to approximately 60 million consumers.

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “COKE.” More information about the Company is available at www.cokeconsolidated.com. Follow Coca-Cola Consolidated on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Carowinds

Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site. For information on attractions and accommodations at Carowinds, visit www.carowinds.com or call 704.588.2600. 

Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world.