Chris Smalley, event chairman, with past Chamber president, Bert Donley Mother Nature came through as the Garden City Chamber of Commerce staged its 51 st Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade on April 16. The weather was glorious as hundreds of vintage and classic specimens rolled down Franklin Avenue and up Seventh Street in all their spectacular glory.

The event has been acknowledged as "Long Island's king of car parades." Chaired by Chris Smalley and assisted by a band of dedicated Chamber volunteers, the procession boasted cars from every era of auto making history. Car owners received souvenirs (courtesy of the Automobile Club of New York) and were treated to toe-tappin' entertainment by the renowned Banjo Rascals (courtesy of State Bank of Long Island.) The Kiwanis Easter Bunnies and King's "Kingsley Bear" delighted youngsters with picture taking, lollipops and goodies.

The Chamber especially thanks the Village forces - in particular the Police, Special Police, Public Works and Recreation Departments - for pitching in to make this event, which attracted cars owners and spectators from throughout Long Island and the metropolitan area, the most successful ever.

Sam and Susan Greco with the Greco's 1904 Olds st annual Easter Sunday Vintage Car Parade.

Paul Cronin, Chamber officer, a key volunteer The Greco's 1910 Bakers Electric John Mesloh's fabulous Chrysler Town &Country convertible led off the Chamber's 51Garden City Police Department's Detective Rich Pedone, a key figure in the logistics of the parade, with Roger Eltringham, Chamber vice president An all-decked-out, old-time "pick-up" truck 77-year Garden City resident Gus Swainson with his 1955 Cheney John Morrison (left) with dad, John (Jack) W. Morrison, an initiator of the 51-year car parade. jack, who is 90 years young, has served the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department for 70 years! What an honor to have Jack in the parade!Chamber vice president Roger Eltringham with the Kiwanis Easter BunniesThe renowned Banjo Rascals entertained with toe-tappin' tunes on Seventh Street.This 1948 Dodge pick-up truck was all decked out. Members of the Chamber event committee with Riesterer's Bakery antique delivery truck, from left:Chris Smalley, chairman; Jennifer Poupis; Rich Deremer; and Kharla DalyKing Supermarket's mascot, Kingsley Bear, gets ready for the parade with escort Jese Kivatisky (left), and young friend, Julie CatapanoGarden City dentist Dr. Tom Mauceri with his '67 Chevy NovaAntique and vintage cars lined up as far as the eye could see!Volunteer Lisa Mueller with Chamber director volunteers Jennifer Poupis and Rich DeremerChamber member and project consultant Tracey Gittere with Russell Matthews, Chamber vice president and Business Person of the YearOne of the Greco family's spectacular antiquesThe Greco family's 1905 Buick. From left are Diane, Sam, Arlene and Richard Greco Tommy Poupis was among the band of Chamber volunteers assisting with the lineup.Chamber director volunteers Rich Deremer, Jennifer Poupis and Gil Deninger The Kiwanis Easter Bunnies with the Banjo Rascals on Seventh Street