Toledo, Ohio -- Jeep's hometown -- puts on a show

TOLEDO, Ohio -- More than 1,600 Jeeps of every size, stripe and flavor filled the streets here Aug. 10 to Aug. 12 for the city’s second Jeep Fest -- a celebration of the northwest Ohio town’s long love affair with its most famous local product.

The first Jeep Fest, in 2016, marked the 75th anniversary of the original Willys MB, but no anniversary was needed to lure Jeepers back to the birthplace of most of their vehicles. Organizers drew Jeeps from 27 states to take part in either static displays or a two-hour-plus parade through downtown Toledo. Tens of thousands of visitors came just to watch and gawk.

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Toledo street dubbed "Sergio Marchionne Way"

For a few days, "Sergio Marchionne Way" in Toledo, Ohio, was something anyone could follow. As part of Jeep Fest, Aug. 10-12, Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, right, and City Councilman Gary Johnson unveiled a street sign designating a section of North Summit Street in honor of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO who died July 25. Marchionne championed the work force at FCA's Toledo Assembly Complex, home of the Jeep Wrangler.

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