MANCHESTER, CT– Cruisin’ on Main Street returns to Downtown Manchester for the one-day cruise and show for antique and classic cars, trucks, sports cars, and street rods! Join the community as we welcome back this great event on Sunday, August 7th, 2022!

Cruisin’ is a one-day cruise and show for antique and classic cars, trucks, sports cars, and street rods 1987 and prior. An almost one-mile portion of Main Street in Downtown Manchester closes to create a plaza-like viewing area where spectators can stroll, view, and swap memories of our shared automotive history.

Spectators

The show is FREE and open to spectators from 10 AM to 3 PM with parking available around Main Street and in the surrounding downtown parking lots.   

Show Cars

Show car registration is $10. The first 100 registrants receive a special thank you gift bag put together by the GearHead Mafia Car Club and a commemorative dash plaque.  Registration gates open at 8 AM. A map showing registration entrances can be found at manchesterct.gov/cruisinonmain

How to get to Cruisin’ and Where to Park

Getting to Cruisin’ is easy. Take I84 to I384 to Exit 3 to Downtown Manchester. Or approach Main Street vis US Routes 6 & 44. Follow the signs for show car entry or spectator parking.

Inclement Weather Postponement Info

In the event of inclement weather or postponement info will be broadcast by 6 PM on the day before the event on 102.9FM The Whale and posted on the Cruisin’ website at manchesterct.gov/cruisinonmain and on the Cruisin’ on Main Street Facebook page. Rain dates are August 14 and August 21.