From: Grand Central District Association <gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org>
Subject: More Added to Grand Central's Vets Memorial Event!
Reply: gcda@grandcentraldistrict.org
PRESS RELEASE
19 May 2008
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Haydée Santana
Executive Director
Grand Central District Association
GCDA@GrandCentralDistrict.org
(727) 328-7086
GCDlogo Salute to Our Veterans
Presented by
Grand Central District Association & VFW Post 39
worn flagST. PETERSBURG, FL - 19 May 2008 - The Grand Central District & VFWFife & Drum Post 39 will commemorate U.S. war veterans 5 to 8pm, Friday, 23 May 2008 on the 2500 & 2600 blocks of Central Av, adjacent to VFW Post 39.  The VFW will present a memorial ceremony with support from the AR-MEDCOM Color Guard of Pinellas Park & members from American Spirit Fife & Drum to honor our veterans at 6pm.
Ford Fairlane
The Downshifters of Brooklyn, NY as well as  local club,Classic Car Cruisers, will display over 50 vintage & street rod cars on Central Av in front of Soho South Gifts & Framing.

St. Pete's Helping Our Troops (HOT) group will be collecting items to send to active duty troops.  Click here to view the list of items needed.  HOT will also be accepting donations for their Pennies for Packages fundraiser to cover shipping costs--so bring your pocket change! 

Participating stores will have extended hours for shopping in addition to street vendors with food & other goodies!  Grand Central District's Original Bill's Hot Dog will be serving up all-American fare.  Join us in a tribute to our veterans!

The Grand Central District is a diverse urban village located on 1st Av N through 1st Av S from 16th St to 31st St in St. Petersburg, FL.  The Grand Central District Association (GCDA) formed to support & promote businesses in the district and gained designation as both a national and state main street community.  GCDA has implemented a Main Street Program, and is a Florida Main Street community.  The Florida Main Street Program successfully combines historic preservation and economic development in local revitalization initiatives.

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