Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/13/2017 -- Pete Ciarrocchi's famous Crabfries® are taking center stage in Philadelphia and South Jersey this Thursday, July 13th – an annual holiday known as "National French Fry Day" to the rest of the world, but one that residents of Philadelphia and South Jersey call "National Crabfries® Day." While festivities and specials will be offered at every Chickie's & Pete's, the restaurant and sports bar's flagship location on Packer Ave. in South Philly will host the Crabfries® Eating Contest that will see its top three finishers rewarded with an array of valuable prizes. For more information about what Pete Ciarrocchi and his team have in store for this Thursday, visit Chickie's & Pete's online.

"We're going all out this year," Pete Ciarrocchi said. "Each location is offering specials, Crab Fry Guy is making an appearance, and we have a great group of contestants for the Crabfries® Eating Contest," he added.

Even though entry is closed for the Crabfries® Eating Contest, people in Philadelphia, South Jersey, and their neighboring communities are nonetheless encouraged to celebrate National French Fry Day with Pete Ciarrocchi and his team at the nearest Chickie's & Pete's location this Thursday to take advantage of a number of specials.

Join Pete Ciarrocchi and his team at Chickies & Pete's for a day of fun, food and drink specials, and world-famous Crabfries® this Thursday, July 13th. There will be $1 Crabfries® and $5 Miller Lite personal pitchers all day long. Each $1 spent on Crabfries® and $5 spent on the Miller Lite personal pitchers at participating locations on July 13th will be donated to the Fraternal Order of Police Survivors Fund.

Find the nearest location here, and be sure to follow Pete Ciarrocchi on social media for updates about upcoming events like this one.

About Pete Ciarrocchi
Pete Ciarrocchi is the Chairman and CEO of Chickie's & Pete's Crab House & Sports Bar, and a proud owner of the 2016 Arena Football League World Champion Philadelphia Soul ownership group. Ciarrocchi serves on the Aria Jefferson Health Legacy Board, Board of Trustees, as well as the 3B Orthopaedic Board of Directors. He is Chairman Emeritus of the 1492 Society, as well as an active member of The Polish-American String Band. Pete Ciarrocchi also participates in many philanthropic ventures.

Learn more about Pete Ciarrocchi at http://www.PeteCiarrocchi.com.