Resident John Mesloh, long-time parade participant, traditionally carries the Kiwanis Easter Bunnies in one of his classic Chrysler Town & Country convertibles along with Roger Eltringham, Chamber secretary/treasurer and renowned Kiwanian. This Easter Sunday at 1 pm., the Garden City Chamber of Commerce will present its 50th annual Vintage Car .Parade. The parade will step off on Franklin and Tenth Street heading south. Unique, classic and special interest cars are expected to participate in the procession with the traditional Kiwanis Easter Bunnies in the lead.

Parade directors, Chris Smalley, George Negohosian and Dr. Jerry Corva report that the parade will proceed south on Franklin Avenue to Seventh Street - then west on Seventh Street where the parade will terminate at Hilton Avenue. The Kiwanis Easter Bunnies, accompanied by Kingsley Bear will distribute lollipops to the youngster on Seventh Street as the parade passes by. An added attraction will be the Banjo Rascals, performing at the assembly area between ninth and Eleventh Streets and on Seventh Street during the procession.

Kings Supermarket CafÈ will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Resident spectators are invited to the staging area between 10 a.m. and noon, but must park south of the car assembly in the field behind Commerce Bank and the New York Sports Club.

The Chamber thanks the contributing sponsors. They are the Automobile Club of New York, providers of the dash plaque souvenirs for car participants as well as roadside assistance if needed; and State Bank of Long Island, contributing sponsors of the Banjo Rascals. Thanks go to the Kiwanis Club of Garden City for provision of Easter Bunnies, and to Feldis, Garden City Florist and Hengstenbergs for providing bows for the " Easter Tree" at the mall on Franklin and Stewart Avenues. The Chamber acknowledges with thanks the Village Public Works, Parks and Police Departments for their contributions toward this traditional community event.

The Garden City Police Department has advised that Stewart Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic between Franklin and Hilton Avenues during the parade. There will not be a rain date. Announcement of cancellation due to heavy rains may be heard on the Chamber telephone line at 746-7724 after 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. For further information, please call the Chamber at 746-7724.