Toms River, NJ - The revvin' and roar of vintage car and motorcycle engines will once again echo from the streets of Downtown Toms River (the Toms River Business Improvement District) when "Cruisin" Downtown" kicks off on Wednesday, May 14 on Washington Street. The monthly display of vintage cars, including 20th century classics, customized hot rods, collector's edition vehicles, and motorcycles is presented by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County. One of the few vintage auto shows that offers live musical entertainment, "Cruisin' Downtown" takes place the second Wednesday of every month, May through September, from 6 to 9 pm. The events are free and open to public.
Owners with vintage automobile models dating prior to 1982 are eligible to participate and must register at the Downtown Toms River event booth on the corner of Washington Street and Court House Lane to obtain a dash plaque. Registration is free. Best of Show trophies are presented by the Vintage Auto Club to the top three automobiles at each "Cruisin" Downtown" event. Owners displaying cars should report to Hadley Avenue, off Hooper Avenue, between 4 and 5 p.m., facing south to Washington Street. Representatives from the Vintage Auto Club will be on hand to direct participants.
Downtown Toms River Chairman Frank Capone says, "This event is a great family night. It gets people out, walking around downtown, enjoying the evening, and in many cases, reliving a part of their youth. It becomes bigger and better every year. Last year, we had nearly than 200 vintage car owners . They love the camaraderie."
For motorcycle enthusiasts and proud owners, members of the Trinity Motorcycle Ministry will be available at the motorcycle registration table on the corner of Main and Washington Streets to direct motorcycle parking on those streets and along Hyers Street. Two trophies will be awarded to owners of prized motorcycles.
Restaurants and shops will be open and each month, live entertainment will be featured on Washington Street. The CPR Band will kick things off on May 14th in front of the Library with their classic rock sounds; DJ Dave will be on hand to keep the tunes rolling, and the ever popular Elvis impersonator Ray Kaminski will be shaking it up at the corner of Robbins and Washington Streets. Street vendors, contests, prizes and giveaways round out the event and offer something for everyone.
"Cruisin Downtown" is sponsored by Capone's Gourmet Pizza & Restaurant, United Water Toms River, Mr. Alan's Florist, Comcast, New Jersey Natural Gas, Tracy Harman Photography, and radio stations WJRZ and the WRAT.
Created to encourage tourism and attract area residents to the historic business district of Toms River, "Cruisin' Downtown" is among several special events scheduled throughout the year by Downtown Toms River. Other events include the 19th Annual New Jersey State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off, May 17; the 6th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, July 19; the 3rd annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival, September 27 and the Farmers' Market on Wednesdays from June 11 through October 22. New to the event calendar this year are Concerts in the Park, which will take place down at Huddy Park on June 28, July 26, and August 23. Anyone interested in volunteering with these events can call 732-341-8738.
For more information on displaying a vehicle or motorcycle at "Cruisin' Downtown", or information for any of the other Downtown Toms River events, visit www.downtowntomsriver.com or call 732-341-8738.
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