The Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) held its first Classic Christmas Parade with a total of 55 classic cars consisting of such esteemed marques like Mercedes Benz, Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Volkswagen, MG, Rolls Royce and others.
CCCC members assembled at the Hatton National Bank (HNB) car park on Vinayalankara Mawatha on the day of the parade, where the automotive beauties were on display from 2.30pm to 4.00pm for invitees as well as the general public.
According to the organisers of the event, a colourful parade along with sponsors’ floats travelled from Darley Road passing Dharmapala Mawatha, Independence Square, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Galle Road, and Galle Face, making its way to its final destination at the Kingsbury Hotel.
The iconic open-top Colombo Tour double-Decker bus with Christmas music was a highlight of the parade.
A number of member families enjoyed a bird’s eye view of the parade and its surroundings from the open deck.
The festive atmosphere was made all the more glamorous with the classic cars once again on display for 150 participants that included members, guests and invitees.
CCCC President Ramani Ponnambalam speaking at the event said it was great to see a family atmosphere and close bonding thrive among the club’s membership.
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
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