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Encinitas Cruise Nights To Roll Back Into Town

The 24th annual event series kicks off May 18 along South Coast Highway 101.

Encinitas Cruise Nights​ will take place on the third Thursday of May through September.
Encinitas Cruise Nights​ will take place on the third Thursday of May through September. (Courtesy of Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association)

ENCINITAS, CA — Classic and vintage cars will soon roll into downtown Encinitas for Encinitas Cruise Nights.

The 24th annual event series kicks off May 18 along South Coast Highway 101. The series, presented by Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, invites drivers of classic and vintage cars to park along Highway 101 and in adjacent parking lots, or simply cruise up and down the main street.

The series will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of May through September.

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This year's lineup will feature new and familiar car clubs as well as live local bands. The May 18 event will showcase music at the main stage at F Street, Lumberyard Courtyard and the E101 office at 818 South Coast Highway.

Future Encinitas Cruise Nights are slated June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21.

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