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Philadelphia Auto Show Behind The Scenes, Photos & A Link to My Philly Mag Column

February 4, 2015 by HughE Dillon

Last Friday was the annual Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate Party. Nearly 4,000 people attend the event, which is held in the new section of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It’s always so much fun to walk through the grand doorway that is located on Broad Street. All proceeds benefit the Division of Neonatology at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

 After guests enter, they are ushered onto a red carpet where they get their photos taken, and later are able to pick up for a keepsake.

 The auto show is gigantic, they give you a nice map of the floor when you come in to find your favorite wheels. If you forget to grab one there are maps on the floor.

Check out the Off Road Excitement at the Philadelphia Auto Show is happening at the Phila Auto Show. The Camp Jeep experience features obstacles that simulate the capability standards of Jeep vehicles, with ground clearance, traction, stability, articulation and suspension, allowing consumers to experience Jeep vehicles to the fullest. The Jeep test track includes logs, stumps, an angled drive-over and other Jeep Trail Rated terrains.  

Camp Jeep® Hours of Operation:                     
Saturday, January 31                                                  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.                                Sunday, February 1                                                     9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.                                Monday, February 2 – Friday, February 6            12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.                                Saturday, February 7                                                  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
Sunday, February 8                                                     9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.  

 Participants
are accompanied and driven by highly trained product specialists and
are also automatically entered into a national giveaway for a chance to
win $45,000 towards any eligible FCA US vehicle. For more information,
please visit www.FCANorthAmerica.com
 Or sit in one of the many cars that you’ve always dreamed of owning.
 I saw in our future crossover, don’t call it a station wagon.

 Miss Philadelphia was in the house: Diamond Edwards.
On Saturday and Sunday there’s a meet and greet with:

Sverre Isachsen Autograph Signing

10am – 12noon; 2pm – 4pm
Subaru Rally Team USA driver Sverre Isachsen will be signing
autographs with his #11 Subaru WRX STI Global Rallycross race car (which
will be on display for the duration of the show) in the Subaru display.
Brought to you by Subaru

 Rula Nashar and Ryan Murray were looking stylish.
 Stacey Jorgensen and Monica Malpass of 6ABC
 Colette and Sam Gabriel with Carol Tamburino.
 Gabrielle Frederico and Jeff Devine

In this photo: Gregory Mundy, Phyllis A. Dennery, MD,
chief of the division of neonatology at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, Gina Mazzucola, Clutch (The Bear), Dr. Steven M.
Altschuler, CHOP’s CEO, Dr. William W. Fox, professor in the division of
neonatology and newborn service at The Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia, Dr. Laurie Kilpatrick, division of allergy, immunology and
infectious diseases, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Suzanne
Franks, co-chair for the Philadelphia Auto Show, Front row, from left:
Kevin Mazzucola, executive director of the Auto Dealers Association of
Greater Philly/Auto Dealers CARing For Kids Foundation, and Don Franks,
the chairman of the Philadelphia Auto Show.
Don’t forget to check out the Grand Ballroom to see the luxury cars.
Read more at Philadelphia Magazine: Philadelphia Auto Show.