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2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY WITH SPECIAL SHOW DAY

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Hayley Feichter
Communications & Marketing Manager
Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Office: (630) 424-6002
Cell: (419) 506-0885
 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

2025 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW HONORS FIRST RESPONDERS AND MILITARY WITH SPECIAL SHOW DAY

First Responders and Military Offered Free Admission on Tues., Feb. 11

 

CHICAGO (Jan. 23, 2025) – Chicago Auto Show organizers will host a First Responders and Military Appreciation Day on Tues., Feb 11. On this day, all first responders (police officers, EMTs, paramedics and firefighters) and U.S. Military (veterans or active duty) will receive a complimentary admission when they present their badge or military ID. Moreover, guests who accompany first responders or military personnel will receive a voucher for $5 off an adult ticket.

“First Responders and Military Appreciation Day is a testament to the show's support and gratitude of the brave individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others,” said Chicago Auto Show Chairman Kelly Webb Roberts. “We are honored to once again offer complimentary admission to these heroes, with the hope that they can come enjoy and explore a day at the Chicago Auto Show.”

First responders and military personnel who attend on. Feb. 11 should visit the Grand Concourse Ticket Lobby to check in, show their badge or ID and pick up a voucher for $5 off the general admission for any family and friends who join them.

The 2025 Chicago Auto show runs Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place and opens to the public daily at 10 a.m. Adult ticket prices are $17; seniors ages 62 and older are $12; children ages 4-12 are $12; kids 3 and younger are free. Show hours vary by day so please check the site for details.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com. Media information is available at ChicagoAutoShow.com/media.

 

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About the Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the nation’s longest running auto exposition in North America. The show is produced by the Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which has staged the show since 1935. The 2025 public show is Feb. 8-17 at McCormick Place. For more information and the latest updates, visit ChicagoAutoShow.com.

 

About the Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904 and located in Oakbrook Terrace, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is comprised of more than 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group’s dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935. For more information, please visit www.CATA.info.

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