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2023 Blessing of the Jeeps
June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Alto Pass, Illinois – On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, Bald Knob Cross of Peace will host the 4th Annual Blessing of the Jeeps in partnership with Jeep’n Shawnee. The event provides an opportunity for Jeep enthusiasts to gather for a blessing at one of the region’s most iconic landmarks. Blessings will be held at 10:00am and 12:00pm at the base of the Cross.
“For the last few years, we have partnered with Jeep’n Shawnee to host this signature event. We are excited to welcome an anticipated 2500+ Jeep enthusiasts from throughout the Midwest for this annual event at Bald Knob Cross. We are grateful for the support of regional sponsors like River Radio of Southern Illinois, Heartland Heating, Air and Plumbing, BW Electric of Murphysboro, Brad’s Collision Works of Anna, and the many other community businesses that support this event.” stated Jena Guined, Executive Director of Bald Knob Cross of Peace.
Food trucks and local vendors will be on-site during the event. Event T-Shirts are being sold at the Bald Knob Cross Welcome Center in Alto Pass, online and will be available the day of the event. More information about the annual Blessing of the Jeeps can be found at www.baldknobcross.com or at www.facebook.com/baldknobcross.
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Bald Knob Cross of Peace is situated in the Shawnee National Forest near the small town of Alto Pass, Illinois, and towers above the landscape at a height of over 111 feet. After the inaugural Easter Sunrise Service in 1937, construction of the Cross began in 1959 with completion in 1963. The Cross attracts over 30,000 visitors annually from across the world, making it one of the most popular destinations in the region. The site is managed by Bald Knob Cross of Peace, Inc, a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
