Car Cruise-In event kicks off the summer in Atlanta

 

[May 24, 2022] 

The city of Atlanta and Atlanta Tourism announces its first car cruise-in of the season, sponsored by Atlanta Public Library and Museum and Logan County APA will be Sunday, May 29th from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Atlanta Dairy Queen and Truck Stop located at 102 Empire Street. The event is free to attend and may be rescheduled in the event of inclement weather.

The Atlanta Car Cruise-In will feature J.D. D.J’s Services and free caricature drawings from 10a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will be appearances by the Hot Totties Pin-Up Girl Gang from Springfield, and a 50/50 raffle. It is recommended that visitors and cruisers bring a foldable chair to listen to the music.

Situated midway on Illinois’ Mother Road, Atlanta is an iconic Route 66 stop for those traveling the road to Santa Monica. The car cruise-in will provide both travelers and locals the ability to display and view classic cars. The event is free to attend and visitors are encouraged to stay and enjoy the cars, caricature artist, pin-up girls, music, and food.

The Atlanta Car Cruise-In check-in will be under the big, blue tent and begins promptly at 10 a.m. Participants of the car cruise-in will have a form to complete and place on their dash for attendees to see the make, modal, and year. The event will conclude promptly at 2:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to drive in and join the cruise-in at any point during the event.

For the early-birds, there will be Cars & Coffee at the Dairy Queen and Truck Stop from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Those coming to Cars & Coffee are encouraged to bring their beverages and pastries with them, or grab them coming in from Casey’s or Atlanta Truck Stop in town.

[Whitney Ortiz,
Atlanta Tourism Development Director]