TAMPA, Fla. -

In an effort to recognize its customers and celebrate a significant milestone, Manheim Tampa will host a 25th anniversary sale on Thursday.

More than 2,500 units are expected for the regular weekly consignment sale at Manheim Tampa beginning at 9 a.m. ET on Thursday. The auction will be giving away rock ''n' roll gift baskets, iPads, large screen TVs, Xbox systems, Hard Rock Cafe gift cards and more prizes during Thursday’s sale.

On Wednesday night, the auction will host a “social hour” from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the auction with live entertainment for dealers and commercial clients. 

“We would like to thank all of our employees for their dedication to our auction,” Manheim Tampa general manager Mark Willey said.

“I also want to extend appreciation to our loyal customers who continue to buy and sell vehicles at our operating location,” Willey continued. “We want to pay special tribute to our customers this week.”

Manheim Tampa, which opened in 1989, is located at 401 S. 50th St., in Tampa, Fla. It is among 78 auctions in North America that are part of Manheim. The auction features 14 lanes, a paint and body shop, and offers mechanical shop and reconditioning services.

The Tampa location employs 187 people.