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flag The 17-year-old Invade the Close car show ended in Sarnia, Ontario, raising $13,000 annually for the Salvation Army before concluding due to volunteer aging and planning challenges.

flag The annual Invade the Close car show in Sarnia, Ontario, ended its 17-year run on September 20, 2025, after being organized by Dan Moore since 2009. flag The event drew hundreds of classic and vintage cars and attendees from across Canada, raising about $13,000 yearly for the local Salvation Army to support food assistance, holiday hampers, and outreach programs. flag Moore, 72, cited aging volunteers, time-intensive planning, and city permit challenges as reasons for concluding the tradition. flag Despite these hurdles, the show remained a beloved community gathering with strong neighborly support and a festive atmosphere featuring music from the 1950s to 1970s. flag The finale was well-attended, with organizers and participants expressing gratitude, while the Salvation Army acknowledged the financial gap and plans to seek alternatives.

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