Photos: Oreo celebrates 100th anniversary

Posted Mar 06, 2012

By riacomacci

OREO will make moments happen for fans in nearly two dozen countries during more than 100 birthday parties, including one in the United States and one in China, where fans witnessed a grand fireworks show at the famous Shanghai Bund in honor of the 100th birthday, with the Oriental Pearl tower turned “OREO” blue in the background in commemoration of the brand.

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Shawn Warren, president of Kraft Foods China, delivers speech Tuesday during Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary celebration in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Shawn Warren, president of Kraft Foods China, back row right, and children cut the birthday cake Tuesday for Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary celebration in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Shadows of VIP guests are cast on the wall Tuesday during Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary celebration in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Oriental Pearl Tower is illuminated with blue light Tuesday to mark Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary celebration in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Fire works are set off to mark one of Kraft Foods Inc.'s core products, Oreos, on their 100th anniversary celebration Tuesday in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Shawn Warren, president of Kraft Foods China, delivers his speech during Oreo cookie's 100th anniversary celebration Tuesday in Shanghai, China. Associated Press
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Oriental Pearl Tower, left, is illuminated with blue color, and fireworks are set off during an event Tuesday to celebrate Oreo cockie's 100th anniversary in Shanghai, China. Associated Press