Wauconda Cruise Nights return to a crowd of visitors

Posted July 01, 2021 11:00 pm

The 2021 Wauconda Cruise Night season kicked off on June 15 with 675 vehicles of all types on display. Courtesy of Cheryl Falk-Novak

Submitted by Cheryl Falk-Novak

June 15 was the perfect kickoff to the 2021 Wauconda Cruise Night season in Wauconda. There were 675 vehicles and bikes lining the streets of downtown while an estimated 2,500 spectators came out to view, shop, eat, and enjoy the beautiful weather.

Wauconda Cruise Nights are held the third Tuesday of each month, June through September. The event is free to both cruisers and spectators and is family and pet-friendly.

On average, the Cruise Nights attract over 500 vehicles, including classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and trucks of all years, makes, and models. The Cruise Night Committee is preparing a special celebration to welcome its 10,000th car in July.

The next Wauconda Cruise Night is scheduled for 5-9 p.m. July 20.

For more information on Cruise Nights, contact the village of Wauconda, at (847) 526-9600, or email acoulter@wauconda-il.gov or visit the village on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

An estimated 2,500 spectators came out to Wauconda Cruise Night on June 15. Courtesy of Cheryl Falk-Novak

Wauconda Cruise Nights are free to spectators and exhibitors, and are held the third Tuesday of each month, June through September. Courtesy of Cheryl Falk-Novak

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