Auto Dealership Holds 50’s Sock Hop to Benefit Special Olympics

Papa’s Jeep Ram, a New Britain, Connecticut Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram truck dealer, will host its 7th Annual Charity Sock Hop on Saturday, April 14th from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids five and over and can be purchased in advance by calling (860) 225-8751. A limited number will be available at the door. Papa’s Jeep Ram is located at 585 East Main Street in New Britain.

The charity event was started in 2011 to help raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Connecticut and provide a fun night for everyone! Car enthusiasts, Special Olympics athletes and friends and families are all welcome as Papa’s Jeep Ram will transform its showroom into a fun, 50’s style dance party featuring live music from The Sharades. All attendees will enjoy an evening of great music, dancing, plenty of food, raffles and contests for Best Dressed and Best Dancing. Anyone with a classic car is urged to bring it, and Papa’s will provide special parking for all classic cars.

Domenic Papa, 2nd generation President of Papa’s, looks forward to the Sock Hop every year. “Our Annual Sock Hop is one of the highlights of our charitable programs. It’s fun for everyone, and to see the looks on these kids’ faces makes it all worth the time and effort it takes to put this event together every year. The Sock Hop sells out every year so we urge you to get your tickets early,” said Mr. Papa.

Join in on a fun-filled evening of “rockin’ to the oldies” inside the huge Papa’s showroom and help raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut.

About Special Olympics Connecticut

Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 12,000 athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities and Unified Sports® partners - their teammates without disabilities. Through the joy of sport, the Special Olympics movement transforms lives and communities throughout the state and in 172 countries around the world by promoting good health and fitness and inspiring inclusion and respect for all people, on and off the playing field. (www.soct.org)

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