Johnson College is inviting local individuals, businesses, emergency services, and organizations to participate in its upcoming Truck & Cruiser Palooza, a family-friendly, hands-on vehicle experience and fundraiser taking place Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine, at the Johnson College Scranton campus, located at 3427 North Main Ave.
The college is seeking a wide variety of vehicles to display and engage with children and families. Interested participants are encouraged to bring vehicles in the following categories:
- Construction vehicles: Dump trucks, excavators, backhoes, cranes, cement mixers, and other heavy machinery
- Emergency services vehicles: Fire trucks (including pump and ladder trucks), ambulances, police cruisers
- Utility and service vehicles: Garbage trucks, recycling trucks, snow plows, road paving equipment, bucket trucks, oil tankers, tow trucks
- Transportation vehicles: Semi-trucks, big rigs, moving vans, charter buses, school buses
- Military vehicles: Army transport trucks, armored vehicles
- Specialty vehicles: Monster trucks, tractors, and other unique or custom rides
To register a vehicle or for more information, contact Sam Lehman at slehman@johnson.edu or 570-702-8341.
About the Event
Truck & Cruiser Palooza is an interactive, family-friendly event where kids can climb aboard and explore a wide range of vehicles while meeting the professionals who operate them. Suggested donation for attendees is $5 to $10 per family, with all proceeds benefiting Johnson College’s SkillsUSA Club.
SkillsUSA is a national organization that helps students become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible citizens. Funds raised will support Johnson College students as they compete in state, national, and international SkillsUSA competitions and attend leadership training events.