Car-pe diem! Erie Auto Show returns to Bayfront Convention Center
The annual Erie Auto Show will begin Thursday at noon and will continue through Sunday.
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There will be 21 dealers from the region showing the best they have to offer, including the latest hybrid and EV technology.
Each day of the auto show has a special theme.
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'First responders get in with a discount presented by Plyer on Friday and teachers and educators get in for free on Sunday presented by First Student,' said Ed Snyder, general manager of the Bayfront Convention Center. 'There's a lot of variety here so it's great to see the different vehicles next to each other and if you're in the market for a new car or if you just like cars it's a fun event to go out to.'
There is free parking at the convention center as well as a free shuttle service every 30 minutes from Liberty Park.
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