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Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Motorcycle Mania Returns to Main Street Wednesday


From the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce

The 4th annual Middletown Motorcycle Mania, presented by Trantolo & Trantolo, Gengras Motorcycles, and WCCC will be held on Wednesday, August 12, on Main Street in Middletown. Hours of the event will be 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Over 2,500 bikes are expected to converge on Main Street this summer for the fourth year of this event, which will showcase custom and vintage motorcycles.

In 2008, there were 2,000 motorcycles on display along with thousands of spectators at the event.

“All bikes are welcome to come out for this summer event that is sure to be a fantastic time for everyone involved. This event is an opportunity for the city to showcase its many fine restaurants and retail shops in the downtown district,” said Chamber President Larry McHugh.

There are a variety of activities planned for the evening, including a bike show and awards, street vendors, and entertainment.

In addition to the event’s title sponsors, Liberty Bank, Hunter Limousines and Hunter’s Ambulance, Verizon Wireless, Minuteman Press, Home Team Supply, Emrys Design, McHugh, Chapman & Montalbano, LLC, and Connecticut Spine & Sports Medicine are all sponsors of the event.

“The Chamber thanks Al Santostefano and Frank Posca, the event’s co-chairs and their committee for all of its continued work in putting this event together,” McHugh said.

This event benefits Middletown youth and past proceeds have gone to the Middlesex Chamber’s Middletown Mentor Program, led by Hal Kaplan, and the Middletown Parks and Recreation Department’s Hoops and More on Friday Nights program, led by Ray Santostefano.

Rain date is Wednesday, August 19. For more information or vendor space, please visit www.midtownmcmania.com or contact Cathy Duncan at the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce at (860) 347-6924.