100 Years In Style

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(NAPSA)—This June, it might be said that all roads lead to Dearborn, Mich. That’s where Ford Motor Company will play host to thousands during their five-day anniversary event, June 12-16, titled THE Roap Is Ours 100th Anniversary Celebration. The celebration, held on the grounds of the company’s world headquarters, is open to the public and a “must-attend” for all auto enthusiasts. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will kick-off a three night centennial concert series in an outdoor theater on Friday, June 13. For this historic occasion, the DSO will perform a selection of pop, jazz, and classical tunes accompanied by a dazzling fireworks display. Beyonc Knowles, lead singer of the multi-platinum-selling trio Destiny’s Child, will perform on Saturday, June 14. This concert is expected to be Knowles’ first concert featuring material from her solo debut album Dangerously In Love. Country music superstar Toby Keith will close the starstudded concert series with a live performance on Sunday, June 15. “We will have something for everyone—from adults to children,” said Jim O’Connor, group vice president, Ford North America Marketing, Sales and Service. “Our celebration is designed with the whole family in mind.” Thousands of classic vehicles, sporting activities, interactive displays and exhibits, appearances by stars from the worlds of auto racing and professional bull riding, and even Blue from Nickelodeon’s popular TV show “Blue’s Clues”will be on hand. Tickets are available online at www.celebrateford100.com or by Beyonc Knowleswill perform live June 14 at Ford Motor Company’s THe Roap Is Ours 100th Anniversary Celebration in Dearborn, Mich. calling 1-866-410-0367. Tickets are $24.95 per person (children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanying a paying adult). Tickets for company employees, retirees, D Plan-eligible dealership personnel and their extended families are $19.95 per person. Each ticket purchase includes credentials for entry all five days, which gives accessto all activities, concerts and displays. Those who purchase tickets in advance will receive an assigned parking area and shuttle service to and from the event grounds, an opportunity to display their classic car or truck, discounted admission and free shuttle service to local attractions, a commemorative coin and discounts on 100th anniversary merchandise. For more information on the company’s anniversary plans and activities, log onto the anniversary site at www.celebrateford100.com.