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Car Cruise ‘n Show Tuesday, July 4 America’s National Parks Registration at Community Center 7:30 am Car Cruise 9:30 am Car Show After Parade 100 years and counting… W hat car did you drive (or ride in) on your first trip to one of “America’s National Parks”? The American love for cars started back with the Ford Model T and continues to this day. Pack up the car and head out to see the sights, visit relatives or just go for a Sunday drive. What was your family car? Maybe one just like it will be included in this year’s Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Car Cruise ‘n Show on the 4th of July. Come early and watch the Car Cruise kick off the parade then come over to the Community and Cultural Center parking lot to review the cars up close at the Car Show. Hopefully these cars will bring back memories of one of your “America’s National Parks” trips. Starting at 9:30 AM, to kick off the official 4th of July Parade, over 100 classic, hot rod, muscle cars will “cruise” the parade route for your enjoyment. These cars are owned and driven by local people….maybe your neighbor! Watch for the different marque vehicles from every era that are no longer in production. Packard, Studebaker, DeTamasso, MG, Plym- outh, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Edsel, Auburn, and Sunbeam are just a few to watch for. Again this year, the cars will stop at the Community and Cultural Center parking lot for the Car Show. After enjoying the parade, come over and walk alongside the wide variety of cars on display. The cars will on display until at least 2:00 PM so you can stop by, talk to the owners and admire their cars. Members of the host club, Valle Del Sur, Antique Au- tomobile Club of America, will be present to answer questions about any classic car. Between 12:00 and 1:00 PM, the sponsors of the Cruise ‘n Show will be making their choice of the cars they want to give an Award of Excellence. The awards will be presented at 2:00 PM culminating with a Best of Show trophy to the car receiving the most votes by the sponsors. If you have 30+ year old car or truck that you would like to enter in this event, you can download an entry form on the website at mhfreedomfest.com in the Car Cruise ‘n Show section. Early registration is recommended as we are limited to 125 cars and do sell out. We may not have space on the day of the event. All entrants will receive two Beach Hut Deli sand- wiches and two Patti’s Perfect Pantry cookies. Be sure to get your place on the parade route early for the Cruise and then come to the CCC to view the cars and help celebrate the 4th of July with the car owners. America’s NATIONAL PARKS H Morgan Hill Freedom Fest 2017 43