This event is conveniently accessible by Interstate 75
and the Florida Turnpike.

Featuring:  Military Vehicle Displays, Living History Displays,
Live Music, Food and Beverage Vendors.

Place:  The Villages
  1001 Lakeshore Drive, The Villages, FL  32162
    
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Times:  Saturday:  10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
   Sunday  :  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission:  Free
The year is 1945.  The war in Europe is ending.  The Allies are on the move.  Take a trip back in time when the "Greatest Generation"
was still young;  when the good guys triumphed over the Nazi scourge; when the lines between good and evil were clear.  
Join us at the Villages April 10 & 11, 2010 to celebrate the beginning of the end of World War II.
The Race to the Elbe
For two days, authentic World War II camps manned by reenactors will showcase various uniforms, weapons,
and equipment used by soldiers from Allied and Axis armies during the war.

Fully operational military vehicles, from jeeps to armored cars, will be displayed so you can see
the arsenal of democracy up close and in person.

Entertainment will include food and beverage vendors, live music, and a USO party on Saturday night.
3/22/2010:  THE VILLAGES HAS NOT ARRANGED FOR A BIG BAND THIS YEAR.  OUR APOLOGIES.
Saturday night, April 10th, dance in the company of World War II veterans to the sounds of the Big Bands
made famous in the 1940's in the heart of the Villages.  This is your chance to kick up your heels
and wear your Class A's, 40's civilian clothing, or any vintage uniform.
(Modern clothing also acceptable.)
3/22/2010:  THE VILLAGES HAS NOT ARRANGED FOR A BIG BAND THIS YEAR.  OUR APOLOGIES.
featuring
presented by
The Villages Entertainment & Special Events
&
the Central Florida World War II Museum
WANTED

Displays  -  Military Vehicles  -  Reenactors

Please Click Here if you or your group will be available to assist with this event.