Car Parade To 'Uplift Smith Village' Set For Saturday

CHICAGO — A parade of cars has been planned for this Saturday, April 18, as a way to "uplift Smith Village." The Beverly Area Planning Association has organized the event as a way to provide an uplifting message to the residents and employees at the Smith Village Senior Living Community at 113th and Western in Morgan Park, where 18 residents are battling the new coronavirus and five have died from the COVID-19 illness.

"Join us to show support for the seniors and staff at Smith Village," BAPA wrote in an event shared this week on Facebook. "Decorate your car with things you find around your home."

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Those who take part are expected to remain in their cars, and meet at the parking lot of the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. at 11 a.m. Around 11:10 a.m., the cars that are lined up will make their way south on Western Avenue to 113th Place, then around the Smith Village property back to Western, the parade route shows.

"We will drive around Smith Village with music playing, uplifting messages and waves to show our support for all the residents and staff as they navigate this stressful time," BAPA wrote in the event description.

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