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Auntie Anne’s celebrating National Pretzel Day

April 24, 2011

National Pretzel Day is April 26 and to mark the occasion, as well as National Dance Week this week, Auntie Anne's is teaming up with "So You Think You Can Dance" star Alex Wong to host an online Tweet chat.

Additionally, Wong choreographed a "pretzel dance" to celebrate the concurring events.

During Tuesday's Twitter chat, Wong will answer questions providing insight on his career, his love of pretzels, the process of choreographing and will also provide tips on how to roll an Auntie Anne's pretzel. The event will be hosted at noon EDT, and will feature a bonus interview and dance footage of Wong.

Prizes, including autographed T-shirts and Auntie Anne's gift cards, will be given at random for individuals who follow @AuntieAnnes and participate in the #NationalPretzelDay conversation.

An official holiday, National Pretzel Day was introduced to Congress in 1983, by then U.S. Representative Robert Walker (R-Pennsylvania), to recognize the contributions of the numerous pretzel bakeries within Pennsylvania. Auntie Anne's is headquartered in Lancaster, Pa.

National Dance Week has long been an annual observance in America from April 22 through May 1.