2009 North American International Auto Show Recommends Parking Options at Charity Preview

    DETROIT, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHO:    The 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) advises
            those attending the black-tie Charity Preview gala on Friday,
            Jan. 16 to plan to arrive early at Cobo Center.

    WHAT:   To plan ahead for parking, the NAIAS recommends the following:

            If You Are Driving Yourself
            -- General access to Cobo Center Parking Garage will be closed to
               non-credentialed vehicles beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday,
               Jan. 16.
            -- The Millennium Garage, on Congress between Cass and First
               streets is available for self-parking for the event. Miller
               Parking Garage between Atwater and Bates streets also is
               available.

            If You Are A Chauffeur
            -- Chauffeurs dropping off guests must have their vehicles
               properly credentialed with placards.
            -- Chauffeurs in need of placards can call (248) 283-5161 before
               3 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16.
            -- Placards must be picked up in person at the Cobo Center
               security office.

    WHERE:  The 2009 NAIAS Charity Preview will take place at Cobo Center in
            Detroit.

    WHEN:   The Charity Preview black-tie gala will be held from 6 p.m. to
            9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16.  The Doobie Brothers will be performing

            an hour-long concert beginning at 9 p.m. in Cobo Arena.

            Tickets for the event are $400 each, $390 is tax-deductible.
            For more information on the 2009 NAIAS Charity Preview or to
            purchase tickets, call (888) 838-7500.  Tickets also can be
            purchased online at www.naias.com.


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SOURCE: North American International Auto Show

Web site: http://www.naias.com/