Toms River, NJ ... Kick back, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds when the much anticipated Cruisin' Downtown series returns on Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. on Washington Street in Downtown Toms River.  

The nostalgia filled "Cruisin' Downtown" takes place the second Wednesday of each month through September, and presents live musical entertainment at each event.  June 9th will feature the band RB Express in front of the Library with their golden doo wop sound and DJ Dave will be on hand to keep the tunes rolling for people dancing in the street.  Downtown restaurants and shops will be open for business, with vendors, contests, prizes and giveaways adding something for everyone.  

According to Downtown Toms River Chairman Frank Capone, "Cruisin' Downtown is a great tradition here in Downtown Toms River, a family night that people really look forward to.  We get over two hundred cars at each event, and different cars every year, so there is always something new to look at and enjoy."

The monthly display of vintage cars, including 20th century classics,customized hot rods, and motorcycles is free to attend and is presented by Downtown Toms River and the Vintage Auto Club of Ocean County.  Owners with vintage automobile models dating prior to 1985 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 and compete for a trophy.  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.

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 Main and Hyers Street.  Two trophies will be awarded to owners of prized motorcycles.    

"Cruisin Downtown" is sponsored by Capone's Gourmet Pizza &Restaurant, United Water Toms River, Comcast, New Jersey Natural Gas, Extra Space Storage, Allen Consulting and radio stations Magic 100.1 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 8th Annual New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival, July 17;the 5th annual Pizza, Pasta, Pastry Festival, September 25 and the Farmers Market on Wednesdays from June 9 through October 27.  Returning for another season will be Concerts in the Park, which will take place down at Hurdy on June 26, July 24, and August 28.  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 <http://www.downtowntomsriver.com/>  or call732-341-8738.