Central Alberta Dream Drive returns to Red Deer Sept. 12
The free community event at Westerner Park will pair a car show and charity rally with a private gala featuring musician Brett Kissel.
The Central Alberta Dream Drive takes place Saturday, Sept. 12 at Westerner Park in Red Deer, supporting the Westerner Foundation with a portion of proceeds also going to the Aspire Child Development Centre. The free public portion runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and includes a car show featuring vintage, exotic and large vehicles, along with a kids' zone with activities, entertainment and food vendors.
At 1 p.m., the Dream Drive Rally will send a fleet of vehicles along a route through Red Deer, starting on 19 Street with country musician Brett Kissel serving as grand marshal. Each vehicle will carry a child co-pilot aged six and older; about 50 children have signed up so far, with priority given to those facing medical, physical, emotional or personal challenges.
The day concludes with the Finish Line Gala at 6 p.m., a ticketed event for sponsors and donors featuring dinner, a live auction and a concert by Kissel. Money raised for the Westerner Foundation comes through event sponsors, the auction and 50-50 ticket sales available throughout the day.
Organizers are still seeking additional vehicles, sponsors and child co-pilots, with 75 to 100 cars expected to take part. More information and applications are available at cabdreamdrive.ca.
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