Last “Cruise” of the season…
TOMS RIVER, NJ, August 23- The annual Cruisin’ Downtown 2004 will offer its fourth evening in the series of events on Wednesday, September 8 from 6-9 p.m. along Washington St. in downtown Toms River.
Free of charge, one can visit with old friends or make
new ones, at this annual favorite along Washington and Main Streets. With
the assistance of the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County, and car owners
from Ocean and Monmouth counties, more than 150 vintage and specialty
cars, as well as motorcycles line the streets for viewing. A combination
of fine automobiles along with live entertainment by The Cross tones,
a visit from Ray Kaminski as “Elvis”, and the Oldies 100 Cruise
Crew, makes for a fun evening for the entire family.
This almost decade- long tradition, continued through the summer and will
return during the 2005 season. “We are pleased with the success
of our Cruisin’ Downtown nights this past season,” states
TRBID Chairman Frank Capone. “We are looking forward to the final
night for this year, with an exciting band, we’re anticipating more
vehicles than in previous months, making for a fun evening for the entire
family,” adds Capone.
Motorcycles line Main Street and vintage and specialty cars line all of
Washington Street as well as the side streets! Some featured vehicles
on display this season were a 1937 LaSalle 4 Door Sedan, a 1924 Ford Model
T Hotrod and a 1999 Boss Hoss motorcycle, with a super-charged small block
V8 engine. Popular Ford Mustangs and Chevy’s from the 1950’s,
60’s and 70’s were on hand. Continuing this month, the Vintage
Auto Club of Ocean County will award Best of Show awards to three vehicles
and one motorcycle.
Media sponsor WJRZ- Oldies 100 and the Oldies 100’s Cruise Crew will be on hand with great music and giveaways. Sponsors include Downs Ford of Toms River, Capone’s Gourmet Pizza, Good Friend Electric, Harley Davidson of Ocean County and Silver Bay Car Wash.
For more information on how to display a vintage car at no cost and for details about the event visit www.DowntownTomsRiver.com.
The event is produced by the Toms River Business Improvement
District (TRBID). The TRBID is involved in producing numerous
downtown events and promotions including First
Friday Toms River to begin September 3, 2004. More information regarding
the BID and its activities can be obtained by visiting the BID’s
web site at www.DowntownTomsRiver.com or by
calling 732-341-8738.
