Annual Cruise Night On Main In Middletown Postponed: UPDATE

MIDDLETOWN, CT — (UPDATE): With rain in the forecast for Wednesday, Middletown’s 21st Annual Cruise Night On Main will be postponed until June 20, Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Jay Polke and Event Chairman Joe Santaniello announced on Tuesday. The event will now take place on Wednesday, June 20 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Read details on the event below:

Hundreds of cars are expected to line both sides of Middletown’s scenic Main Street from Washington Street to the South Green. Free parking for spectators for the evening is available at the MiddleOak Corporate Center Garage on College Street. Main Street will be closed between Washington Street down to the South Green with vintage cars for viewing and band entertainment.

Music and food, combined with the array of pre-1993 classic vehicles, will make this a family friendly and fun event for everyone. Entertainment includes Shaded Soul Band, an R&B and Motown band on the Showmobile, All American Productions Grease-Themed Fashion Show, WMRD / WLIS Radio which will be in front of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce playing oldies music. Over the Hill Gang Car Club DJ will be located by Brew Bakers, spinning tunes from the 50’s / 60’s; and iHeartMedia will be located on the South Green.

In addition to the City of Middletown and the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, sponsors for this free annual downtown event include Title Sponsor: NAPA Auto Parts; DBD Sponsor: Downtown Business District; Hot Rod Sponsors: Jackson Chevrolet and iHeart Media Show Car Sponsors: Apple Rehab Middletown, Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, Liberty Bank, and MedExpress Urgent Care; and Cruiser Sponsors: City Church, SERVPRO Middletown/New Britain and The Flood Law Firm. Additional event supporters include: First & Last Tavern, Middlesex Music Academy, All American Productions, The Garage Guys Car Club, The Eastern Chapter Over the Hill Gang Car Club and the Connecticut Military Car Club.

Sponsor awards will be announced at approximately 8 p.m. The Awards include Best In Show Award – Powered by NAPA, Jackson Chevrolet Choice Award – presented by Jackson Chevrolet, Main Drag Award - presented by Downtown Business District, Liberty’s Choice Award - presented by Liberty Bank, Apple Rehab Choice Award – presented by Apple Rehab, The Restored to Glory Award- Presented by City Church, Middletown, The Fat City Cycle Award – presented by Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, MedExpress Choice Award presented MedExpress Urgent Care, Flood Choice Award presented The Flood Law Firm, LLC, The Smokin’ Hot Award – presented by Servpro of Middletown / New Britainand The Mayor’s Choice Award- presented by Mayor Daniel Drew.

The event will benefit Middletown youth programs, including the Hal Kaplan Middletown Mentor Program, Middletown Recreation Programs, and the Middletown Summer Youth Employment Program.

There is a suggested donation of $10 for participants.

This event is for pre-1993 vehicles. Special interest vehicles will be on display with prior approval by calling Dan at 860-633-6458.

Registration for the cars will begin at 4:30 p.m. Cars should enter at the south end of Main Street. Registration signs will be posted in the area.

For directions or further information, go to www.CruiseNightOnMain.com.

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