AKRON,
Ohio, Jan. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) announced its plans
to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Goodyear
Blimp. From flights over more cities to appearances at new events,
chances for fans to fly, limited-edition collectors' items and a
few larger-than-life-surprises, Goodyear will bring the American
icon closer to its fans in 2025 to commemorate 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 a century through countless cultural moments and
historic events. Starting with the blimp Pilgrim in 1925,
Goodyear Blimps have served as a public relations vehicle to drive
brand awareness for the company and delight fans in communities
across the country.
Through the years, the blimp has appeared at marquee events,
from the Olympics to the first Super Bowl, been featured in famous
songs, movies and television shows, generated millions of dollars
for charities and communities, and even aided the U.S. Military
effort during WWII. To continue making its mark on history,
Goodyear will this year fly to more destinations and events
across the globe.
100+ Stop Aerial Tour: New Cities, New Events
In celebration of its centennial year, in 2025, the Goodyear
Blimp will be making appearances in bigger ways than ever before,
flying through more than 100 cities across North America and Europe. Aerial appearances at the biggest
matchups in sports – and first-time appearances at music and other
cultural festivals will give even more fans a chance to see the
famous airship firsthand. Fans can look for the blimp's next
appearance and keep up with the latest blimp news on
Goodyearblimp.com.
The celebrations kick off today as the Goodyear Blimp returns to
the Rose Bowl Stadium to announce the significant milestone at the
111th annual Rose Bowl game, an event that also marks the
70th anniversary of aerial coverage, a concept the
Goodyear Blimp pioneered over the stadium in 1955.
Once-in-a-Lifetime Chance to Fly
While the popular airship has been witnessed by millions of
people around the world from the ground, each year, only 0.0006% of
Americans can say they have flown in the Goodyear Blimp. For the
first time ever, this year, Goodyear will be giving three lucky
U.S. fans a chance to join this exclusive club and win a flight on
the Goodyear Blimp with the "Buy for a Chance to Fly"
sweepstakes. Each fan will win a blimp flight certificate for
two passengers redeemable at any of Goodyear's three U.S. airship
bases (Carson, California;
Pompano Beach, Florida or
Akron, Ohio) along with a
$3,000 voucher for travel and
accommodations. From Jan. 1 through April
10, 2025, fans interested in winning a flight are encouraged
to purchase tires on Goodyear.com or through Goodyear's Auto
Service or Just Tires network and enter the sweepstakes via a form
on Goodyear.com (no purchase necessary, terms and conditions
apply).*
"The Goodyear Blimp is an enduring symbol of both nostalgia and
innovation for fans around the world. With its century-long history
and unique ability to instill a sense of wonder in those who
experience it – whether from on the ground or in the air, the blimp
gives Goodyear a way to connect with the public in a way no other
tire company can match," said Mark
Stewart, CEO and President of Goodyear.
Goodyear recognizes June 3, 2025,
which marks 100 years since the
inagural flight of its first branded blimp Pilgrim, as the
official date of the blimp's 100th anniversary. Goodyear
Blimp fans can participate in this exciting milestone by donning
the newest line of blimp merchandise and stay up to date on the
latest celebratory activities by following the Goodyear Blimp on
social media and visiting Goodyearblimp.com.
For images of the blimp throughout history, details
about its milestone moments and more information about the
100th anniversary celebrations, please see the
Blimp 100th Anniversary press kit and media
gallery.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It
employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 54
facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation
Centers in Akron, Ohio, and
Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to
develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the
technology and performance standard for the industry. For more
information about Goodyear and its products, go
to www.goodyear.com/corporate.
*No purchase necessary. One entry per person. Official Rules
available at Goodyear.com.
GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS:
200 INNOVATION WAY,
AKRON, OHIO 44316-0001
MEDIA WEBSITE:
WWW.GOODYEARNEWSROOM.COM
CONTACT:
JULIANNE ROBERTS
JULIANNE_ROBERTS@GOODYEAR.COM
AGENCY/ANALYST CONTACT:
CHARLOTTE HENLEY
CHARLOTTE.HENLEY@PORTERNOVELLI.COM
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