Chamber's 52nd Easter
Car Parade A Huge Success
A lovely vintage car.
Mother Nature came through for the Garden City Chamber of Commerce's 52 nd Easter sunday Vintage Car Parade on April 8. while it was a bit nippy for April, the sun did shine on hundreds of vintage and classic specimens that 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." Organized and run by a band of dedicated Chamber volunteers, the procession boasted cars from every era of auto making history. Car owners received souvenirs (courtesy of AAA New York) and were treated to toe-tappin' entertainment by the Banjo Rascals (sponsored by State Bank of LI) and musical MC, Bert Donley, Kiwanis Easter Bunnies and King's "Kingsley Bear" delighted youngsters with picture taking, lollipops and goodies, and Kings provided refreshments for all.
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 the most successful ever.
The Kiwanis Bunnies rode in one of John Mesloh's classics.
 Ian Donley assisted his Dad, Bert Donley, musical MC on the Town of Hempstead's Showmobile stage.
 Sam Greco with his 1910 White
 The Greco family (of antique car fame) in front of one of their antique specimens, a 1913 Pierce Arrow.
 Young Kevin Williams (son of Starbuck's manager, Ken Williams) had a great time with the Kiwanis Easter Bunnies.
 A Vintage specimen from the Village of Amityville.
 The Nassau County Police Brigade led the procession
 Ken Williams (right), manager of Starbucks with the Williams family.
 Young Sam Greco IV rode in the Greco family's 1906 Buick Model G.
 Garden City long-time resident Bill Bellmer with his 1965 Volkswagen Type 3 Classic.
 Two members of the team of Chamber volunteers were Russell Matthews (left), vice president; and Roger Eltringham, president.
 Kings Supermarket provided coffee and breakfast specialties.
 The Banjo Rascals entertained both at the car assembly and in front of Leo's on Seventh Street.
 The Mincieli's of the Personal Training Institute, sponsors, showcased their special services.
 The traditional Easter Bunnies (Marissa Burdi and Samantha McHugh) and (Kingsley Bear Frankie Sarante, Kings Deli manager) interacted with the "little ones."
 92-year -old John W. Morrison, a 72-year active member of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department and Honorary Chamber Member, served as Grand Marshal. Before the Parade stepped off, "Jack" posed with Fire Department Chief John Casey.
 The Greco family (of antique car fame) in front of one of their antique specimens, a 1913 Pierce Arrow.
 One of many vintage specimens.
 Jack Morrison, grand marshal (seated) with a fellow fire fighter from the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department.
 Grand Marshal, John (Jack) W. Morrison with his son John Morrison.
 John Mesloh, a long-time participant and owner of seven of the parade's vintage and classic cars, with the Kiwanis Easter Bunnies.
 All tuckered out, and calling it a day, was Kingsley Bear, who made his way back to his Kings Supermarket home.
 Diane Greco Severolli in front of the Greco family's 1910 Baker Electric.
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