Goodyear Blimp Celebrates 100 Years in the Sky with 100+ City Tours and Passenger Flight Giveaway By Investing.com

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, I Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:) announced its plans to celebrate 100^th commemorative Goodyear Blimp. From multi-city flights to appearances at new events, opportunities for fans to fly, limited-edition collector’s items and a few larger-than-life surprises, Goodyear will bring the American icon closer to its fans in 2025 to reminisce about its past. , present and future.

The Goodyear Blimp will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025.

The Goodyear Blimp has been woven into the fabric of America for over a century through countless cultural moments and historical events. Starting with the blimp A traveler In 1925, Goodyear Blimps served as a public relations vehicle to drive awareness of the company’s product and entertain fans in communities across the country.

Over the years, the blimp has appeared in marquee events, from The Olympics in the first one The Super Bowlfeatured in popular songs, movies and television shows, made millions of dollars for charities and communities, and even helped In the US The military effort during World War II. Continuing to make its mark on history, Goodyear will this year fly to more destinations and events around the world.

100+ Stops Aerial Tour: New Cities, New Events

In celebration of its centennial year, in 2025, the Goodyear Blimp will appear in bigger ways than ever, flying through more than 100 cities. North America again In Europe. Air appearances at major sporting events “ and debuts at music and other cultural festivals will give more fans the chance to see the famous aircraft in person. Fans can check out the blimp’s next appearance and keep up with the latest blimp news at Goodyearblimp.com.

The festivities begin today as the Goodyear Blimp returns to Rose Bowl Stadium announcing a milestone in the 111th annual Rose Bowl, an event that also marks the 70^th a memorial to air sports, a concept Goodyear Blimp pioneered in the sports arena in 1955.

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Fly

Although the famous aircraft has been seen by millions of people around the world from the ground, each year, only 0.0006% of Americans can say they have flown in a Goodyear Blimp. For the first time, this year, Goodyear will be giving away three lucky charms In the US fans have the opportunity to join this exclusive club and win a flight in the Goodyear Blimp through the “Buy a Chance to Fly” sweepstakes. Each fan will win a two-passenger blimp flight certificate that can be used in any of the three Goodyear’s In the US airship bases (Carson, California; Pompano Beach, Florida or Akron, Ohio) and a $3,000 travel and accommodation voucher. From Jan. 1 to April 10, 2025fans interested in winning the flight are encouraged to purchase tires at Goodyear.com or through Goodyear Auto Service or Just the tires network and enter the sweepstakes form on Goodyear.com (no purchase necessary, terms and conditions apply).

“The Goodyear Blimp is an enduring symbol of both passion and innovation for fans around the world. With its century of history and unique ability to instill a sense of wonder in those who experience it” whether from the ground or in the air, the blimp gives Goodyear a way to connect with the public like no other company. of wheels that cannot be matched,” said Mark StewartCEO and President of Goodyear.

Goodyear sees June 3, 2025which 100 marks years since the first flight of its first blimp traveler, as the blimp’s 100th official day^th a reminder. Goodyear Blimp fans can participate in this exciting milestone by donating a new line of merchandise and stay up-to-date on the latest celebratory activities by following Goodyear Blimp on social media and visiting Goodyearblimp.com.

For pictures of blimp throughout history, details about its milestones and more information about the 100^th anniversary celebrations, please see Blimp 100^th Anniversary press kit and media gallery.

About Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Goodyear is one of the largest tire companies in the world. It employs approximately 71,000 people and manufactures its products at 54 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers at Akron, Ohioand Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strives to develop high-quality products and services that set the standard for technology and industry performance. For more information about Goodyear and its products, visit www.goodyear.com/corporate.

No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Official Rules are available at Goodyear.com.

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