The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
SHOW TIME! Put it in full gear and head over to the I-X Center
With tickets already on sale, the Cleveland Auto Show, presented by Huntington Bank, will open on Friday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. at the I-X Center in Cleveland, and run through Sunday, March 6. There’s no other place to see virtually every vehicle the automotive industry has to offer, under one roof, on one floor. True to its history, the Cleveland Auto Show also offers a lot of family friendly events on its calendar.
Friday, Feb. 24
The Cleveland Auto Show officially opens to the public at 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 27
Family Day, presented by Medical Mutual, is when kids 15 and under get in free with paid adult admission.
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Show attendees will receive a limited-edition Cleveland Auto Show T-shirt, available in large or extra-large, to the first 2,500 while supplies last. That evening from 7:-8:30 p.m. in the Buick GMC display, former Cleveland Indians players Carlos Baerga and Omar Vizquel will be signing autographs – jerseys, baseballs, and other memorabilia welcome. Autographs will be first come, first served, and are not guaranteed.
Wednesday, March 1
Giveaways continue when the Show will hand out 2,000 pairs of Auto Show socks in a new, stylish pattern, which are one size fits all adults. That evening from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Buick GMC display, Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones and teammate David Njoku will be signing autographs. Helmets and other memorabilia are welcome. Autographs are first come, first served, and not guaranteed.
Thursday, March 2
The Cleveland Auto Show honors America’s military and first responders, including health care workers, with free admission for Northern Ohio Heroes Day. Valid I.D. must be presented at the I-X Center box office. Full details can be found at clevelandautoshow.com/heroes. That evening from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Chevrolet display, Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman will be signing autographs. Again, basketballs and other memorabilia may be autographed on a first come, first served basis.
Sunday, March 6
Come back for the “grand finale” of the Cleveland Auto Show at 4 p.m. Ten lucky finalists will square off live for the Official Vehicle Giveaway. The grand prize winner, chosen when their randomly selected key starts the engine, will take home a 24-month lease of a new 2023 Alfa Romeo Giulia – the Official Car of the Cleveland Auto Show. To be eligible to win, register at the Official Vehicle Giveaway booth near the East Entrance of the I-X Center.
Luxury on Display
The Show’s luxury lineup starts in Millionaire’s Row, where you’ll find vehicles from highline brands such as Bentley, Maserati, and Rolls-Royce. Recharge Rally will show off luxury and speed in the form of Lamborghini and Porsche.