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specifically for trucks, will be in June this year rather than July, and that’ s to help properly ring in the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The Cruise won’ t be celebrating that occasion with, say, a tank being jumped over the fountain, noted Floyd, but it’ s still a big moment for the nation and one that the Cruise is eager to recognize here in |
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“ Trucks are all- American,” said Floyd.“ That Saturday( in June) is the Saturday before July 4, so we’ ll use that Saturday to kind of kick off any and all of the events that are going to be happening in Somerset leading up to that July 4 celebration the following Saturday.”
Also, in April, the event for Jeeps and 4X4s will be
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a showcase at the regular downtown Cruise instead of a separate show onto itself as it’ s been in the past, said Floyd. On the other hand, one of the longtime Somernites standards, the Tri-Five Chevy showcase, will once again be a special display this year after changing to that last year. Somernites fans can also expect to see big names |
show up at this year ' s event. Previous events have included celebrities from beloved American television and films, such as Butch Patrick of“ The Munsters,” members of the cast of " American Graffiti," and last year, John Schneider of“ The Dukes of Hazzard” for the stunt jump. Additionally, a number of famous names from automotive-related |