Chrysler Financial Sponsors 17th Annual African Festival of the Arts in Chicago

Chrysler Financial Sponsors 17th Annual African Festival of the Arts in Chicago

Chrysler Financial Offers Up the "Possibility" to Win a Two-year Lease on an All-new 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring

CHICAGO, Aug. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Financial, a business unit of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, announced today their continued sponsorship of the 17th Annual Chrysler Financial African Festival of the Arts. The festival celebrates the African influence on global cultures and explores future possibilities or "Aa se' se!" pronounced "ah-shay shay" which is the Yoruba affirmation for "possibilities."

The festival will take place over Labor Day Weekend September 1 - 4, 2006 from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. in Chicago's historic Washington Park (51st and Cottage Grove). Over 250,000 people from around the globe gather in Washington Park to enjoy the art, music, history, fashion, health and beauty tips and cuisine from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and other African Diaspora destinations.

Chrysler Financial will be offering up the chance to win a two-year lease on an all-new 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring. Attendees need only stop by the Chrysler Financial exhibit, featuring nine new Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge vehicles, and fill out an entry form. The winner will be announced on Monday, September 4 at 7:30 p.m. from the main stage.

"On behalf of 80 Chrysler Financial Midwest Business Center finance professionals, we are happy to again be the presenting sponsor at the festival for a third year and support the Africa International House, as they provide the community with year-round programs that preserve African culture and artistic expression," said Peter Guthrie, Director - Midwest Business Center for Chrysler Financial. "The festival offers a creative outlet for performing and visual artists in the African world and provides quality family-centered programs on this extended holiday weekend."

Chrysler Financial is committed to serving as a good corporate citizen in the communities where we live and work. Chrysler Financial strives to make a lasting and positive difference by focusing on education, especially financial education, community advancement and arts and culture. Chrysler Financial provides support to our communities in the form of financial resources, the transfer of skills and knowledge, as well as through volunteerism.

Visit http://www.africainternationalhouse.org/ for ticket information and the latest updates on musical guests on all three stages at the festival.

Ticket Information

Your tax-deductible admission contribution includes access to all Washington Park AIH festival events.

General Daily Admission - $10
Seniors and Children (under 12) - $5
Daily Family Pass (Two adults and four children under 12) - $30
Weekend Family Pass (Two adults and up to four children under 12) - $90
Adult (4-day) Weekend Pass - $30

Proceeds support Africa International House programs, initiatives and services.

Africa International House 773-955-ARTS (2787).

About Chrysler Financial

Chrysler Financial offers a complete line of world-class automotive financial products and services for both dealers and consumers of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles. In addition to offering vehicle wholesale and retail financing, Chrysler Financial provides fleet management and lines of credit to Chrysler Group dealers. As an industry leader in automotive financing, Chrysler Financial provides its customers with the most innovative and efficient methods of doing business. For more information on Chrysler Financial visit http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/ .

Source: Chrysler Financial

CONTACT: Amber Gowen of Chrysler Financial, +1-248-427-3126; or Deborah
Crable of African Festival of the Arts, +1-773-548-7642

Web site: http://www.chryslerfinancial.com/
http://www.africainternationalhouse.org/

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