The limited-edition Share a Coke® and a Song packaging will feature the classic patriotic song lyric, “I’m Proud To Be An American.” The custom-designed red, white, and blue 16-oz Coca-Cola cans are available in select convenience and grocery stores nationwide now through July 4th while supplies last. Additionally, 20-, 24-, and 35-ct family packages of 12-oz Coca-Cola cans will be wrapped with the patriotic design. Coca-Cola and the USO will honor 75 service members and USO volunteers at the beginning of the race and Grand Marshal, General (Retired) George W. Casey, Jr., Chairman, USO Board of Governors will give the command to get the Coca-Cola 600 underway. This summer, The Coca-Cola Company is launching special limited-edition patriotic packaging to honor and celebrate the nation’s service men and women and to commemorate The Company’s longstanding partnership with the United Service Organizations (USO) in honor of its 75th anniversary. “Our partnership with the USO dates back to 1941, and we have worked together for 75 years to help keep service members refreshed all over the world,” says Erika von Heiland Strader, Director, Community Marketing, Coca-Cola North America.

Source: Daily Nation May 28, 2016 01:26 UTC