Back To The Bricks

It’s that time of year again for residents of the Flint, Michigan area as well as anyone looking to take a cruise to a car show before the summer winds down. The annual Back to the Bricks festivities in downtown Flint attract thousands of visitors each year, and certainly this will be no different. Back to the Bricks not only encompasses a great car show, but it also spills into the areas surrounding Flint, Michigan with classic car cruises and drive-in movies.

The event kicks off with a Tune Up Party Week, which features food, music, prices, and even a farmers market in different locations for the week leading up to the Back to the Bricks event, from August 7-11. On August 14, those interested can fire up their old classic car and enjoy a showing of the film Footloose at the local drive-in theater. August 15 and 16 will see swap meets and car cruises. The cruises take a tour from Flint down to Grand Blanc, Michigan. Along the route, many residents set up camp near the road with blankets, lawn chairs, and snacks as they watch cars pass by.

Returning to Flint on Friday August 17 and 18, the test results continue with live music, food vendors, and of course, a great car show that spans several city blocks.

To find more information about Back to the Bricks, lodging, and the schedule of events, check out backtothebricks.org.

 

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Illinios Car Cruise

For those of you in Illinois or those itching to take a road trip in your favorite classic car, there is good news on the horizon. Enthusiasts, collectors, and others are gearing up for the weekly car shows in Skokie, Illinois. Monday Night Car Shows, Inc. is proud to host a classic car show every Monday in the west lot of the Westfield Old Orchard Mall. In all, they will host a whopping 15 shows, which run from June 4 to September 10 this year. Each week, the show starts at 6:00 pm and lasts until 9:00pm.

If you would like to show off your car, registration begins at 5pm before each event, but you may also register online to speed up the process. According to the Monday Night Car Show Inc. website, about 300 people have attended each week and more are expected this year. Classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and a handful of military vehicles have been there in past years, and they are certainly excited to see the turnout this year.

Each event is free and “features live music, food vendors, and raffles.” As the summer weather begins to take hold, this will surely be a great way for the family to experience something new and to start off the work week in a fun way. For those coming from out-of-town, there are accommodations nearby, which are listed on the website.

Are you planning on attending this year or do you know someone who is? What are you looking forward to most about the event?

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An Introduction

Hello and welcome to our first post! We were inspired to create a blog all about classic car cruises not only because of our enthusiasm for great classic cars and their history, but also because of the sheer number of car cruises that occur across America each year.

Car cruises often bring out some of the best things in American culture-a sense of community, the camaraderie of a common interest, and memories that transcend generations.It’s almost hard to believe that only a few generations ago, the though of a car cruise was inconceivable, as cars themselves were only just beginning to be produced.

Go ahead, picture it: grandparents take their young grandchildren to pass by the cars from their own youth, stopping every so often to tell a story about their first date at the drive-in theater in the old blue DeSoto. After a while, they stop and snack on a grilled hot dog and cotton candy from a street vendor who set up shop just for the occasion. Quaint, isn’t it? Often these memories will be among the most cherished for the child and grandparents alike.

Here, you will find information, stories, and memories about car cruises from across the United States. There are car cruises year-round, so whether you are planning a road trip and would like to stop and see a car show, or you own a classic car you would like to display, there will be plenty of opportunities to do so! We hope you will share your own car cruise memories and let us know when the next one is planned in your area so we can write about that, too. We do our best to find out about as many as we can, but sometimes, there are just too many for us to hear about!

Please feel free to give us feedback by posting your comments or questions in the comment section below. Enjoy reading and check back often to see if there will be a car show near you soon!

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