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Cruising on Roosevelt

Enter your Classic Car!

Do you have a classic car and interested in showing off your ride at Glen Ellyn's Newest Event? Fill out the registration form at the Cruising On Roosevelt web page. The top 3 prizes win gift certificates for auto service at Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet.

Glen Ellyn's Newest event, Cruising On Roosevelt, boasts a free fun family day for all, featuring the Chicago Corvette Club, a Community Car Show, children’s activities including Touch-a-Truck with Glen Ellyn’s Public Works and Public Safety vehicles, and an entertaining trolley ride to learn about Roosevelt Road’s history and businesses both new and old. In addition, a dunk tank with staff from D41 and D89 will be making a splash to support Supplies 4 Success, a local non-profit helping Glen Ellyn School children succeed with the tools they need for the new school year.

Paw Patrol characters, Chase and Marshall will be on hand from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to meet with kids and snap photos. There will be bounce houses, face painting, exercise demonstrations from local fitness clubs and a DJ!

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“This event was created to introduce and showcase the many Roosevelt Road restaurants, retail and businesses”, says Dawn Smith, Executive Director of the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce. This event would not be possible without our generous Event Sponsors, Baker Hill Shopping Center, Learning Express Toys, Jerry Haggerty Chevrolet and Precision Payroll of America.

Date: Saturday June 16th

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Location: Baker Hill Center Shopping Parking lot,

On Roosevelt Rd, between Rt 53 and Highway 355

Parking: Additional parking available across the street at 800 Roosevelt Rd. A frequent free

shuttle service will be available courtesy of the B.R. Ryall YMCA

Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Admission: FREE

For more information visit www.GlenEllynChamber.com/Cruis... or call the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce at 630.469.0907.

About the Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce The Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1933 and governed by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and managed by a professional staff. Our mission is to foster and promote the business and professional interests of Glen Ellyn, the adjoining areas, and to promote the welfare of the Glen Ellyn and connecting Business with the greater community.

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