A convoy of American cars is about to drive to a Somerset landmark to mark Independence Day.
The Helicopter Museum in Weston-Super-Mare will host an American car show and rally this weekend, showing a fleet of classic models from Mustangs to Cadillacs.
Visitors are encouraged to enter a costume contest inspired by the same theme, and organizers “expect to see some Donald Trumps and Elvis Presleys walking around”.
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A similar event was held last year with more than 100 American automobiles and it was so popular that the organizers decided to hold it again.
The attraction’s marketing assistant, Mark Wood, said, “With our Covid-safe events, everyone at the museum was really proud to offer some welcome relief from the locked life last year and we are extremely confident that we will see even better visitors in 2021 Can offer experiences. “
It takes place on Saturday (July 3rd) and entry is covered by general museum admission, so visitors who want to see the cars can also explore the other exhibits on display there.
Anyone dressed in an American-inspired costume can take part in an afternoon competition to win a free helicopter museum worth more than £ 40.
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The museum team wrote on Facebook: “The area around our Airfield Control Tower will be full of American cars and a few surprises.
“There is also an American-themed costume contest in the afternoon. So expect some Uncle Sams, Donald Trumps, and Elvis Presleys to be walking around!”
File images of the Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare
(Image: Bristol Live)
The theme continues with the catering, with American burgers, hot dogs and donuts.
Organizers hope the event provides a much-needed day for families in the area, especially after other summer events like the annual Weston Air Show have been canceled.
The museum houses more than 80 aircraft and claims to be the wworld’s largest special helicopter museum.