Twilight Cruise Hosted by Papa's Dodge - A 2015 Dream Ride Experience Event - Will Benefit Special Olympics

Papa’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram will host a Twilight Dream Cruise & Wrangler Rally, originating at the dealership – at 585 E. Main Street, New Britain - on Saturday, August 22, 2015 and a Dream Show car exhibit on Sunday, August 23rd at The Farmington Club, 162 Town Farm Road, Farmington, Connecticut. Both events are part of the 2015 Dream Ride Experience weekend presented by Bozzuto’s Inc., The Hometown Foundation and your local IGA Supermarket to benefit Special Olympics. All classic and exotic car owners and the general public are invited to attend the events. Register atwww.dreamride.orgor visit Papa’s Dodge. Pre-registration is required. Registration is $30 for adults for a one-day pass (includes Twilight Dream Cruise on Saturday night or Dream Ride/Dream Show on Sunday) and $50 for a two-day pass (includes Twilight Dream Cruise on Saturday night and Dream Ride/Dream Show on Sunday); $15 for children ages 11 – 16 (each day); and free for children 10 years and under. Register online before July 4th, and receive an official Dream Ride Experience t-shirt. For more information, call 888-614-9028 or visit Papa’s Dodge.

The Twilight Dream Cruise & Wrangler Rally will be held on Saturday evening and check-in at Papa’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will go from 3 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., followed by the escorted cruise to The Farmington Club, 162 Town Farm Road, Farmington, Connecticut. A “Dream Ride Experience Party” to include a BBQ dinner, live music, and prizes that will continue until 10 p.m. Car enthusiasts will be joined with motorcyclists from throughout Connecticut, additional states and Canada and Australia and Special Olympics athletes for the party at The Farmington Club.

Then, the Dream Show will take place on Sunday, August 23rd. Registration will go on from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Farmington Club. This event will also feature vendors, food, live entertainment, and prizes throughout the day.

The 2015 Dream Ride Experience aims to unite thousands of motorcyclists and classic and exotic car and wrangler enthusiasts to enjoy a scenic ride, support and celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes and join in a movement that inspires respect, acceptance and inclusion for people of all abilities – both on and off the playing field.

Last year’s Dream Ride Experience raised $1,120,000 for Special Olympics. The event has raised $3,365,000 since its inception.

2015 Dream Ride Experience sponsors include The Michael Fox Foundation, Aqua Turf, The Farmington Club, Bozzuto’s Inc., and The Hometown Foundation, Inc.

About Bozzuto’s, Inc. - Bozzuto’s, Inc., is a family-owned, full service, wholesale food distribution company headquartered in Cheshire, Connecticut, that serves over 1,500 supermarket retailers in 10 states. Bozzuto’s is a proud supporter of IGA and is a five-time winner of IGA’s highest honor, The President’s Cup.

About The Hometown Foundation - The Hometown Foundation is a non-profit, charitable foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and their families in hometowns and surrounding communities where we operate. The Hometown Foundation honors and assists five key areas of interest: Children, Cancer, Diabetes, Military, and Emergency Response Personnel.

Special Olympics Connecticut - Special Olympics Connecticut provides year-round sports training and competitions for over 13,000 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 170 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)

Partner Sponsors: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, ESPN, Eversource Energy, The Hubbell Foundation, Law Enforcement Torch Run, NBC Connecticut, TD Bank, United Technologies and WWE.

Year-Round Suppliers: Adams Hometown Markets/IGA Hometown Supermarkets, Campus Customs/Cymplify, The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of New England, Connecticut Portable Storage/PODS, Crystal Rock Water and Coffee Company, Dunkin’ Donuts, Graebel Moving Services, LLC, Guida’s Milk and Ice Cream, Lamar Outdoor Advertising, Marcus Communications, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Community Service and WORX.