13th Annual Cruisin' on Main Street Set For Sunday, Dedicated to John 'Randy' Thrall

Cruisin’ on Main Street 2013 has special meaning to the team of volunteers who work to bring this event to the community each year. Long time Cruisin’ Committee member, John “Randy” Thrall, passed away earlier this year. Cruisin’ 2013 is dedicated to his memory in recognition of his role in helping to shape Cruisin’ into the successful event it is today – a celebration of the history, art and engineering of our automotive heritage. 

Cruisin’ on Main Street 2013 takes place on Sunday, August 4 from 11 AM to 4 PM along Main Street in Downtown Manchester. (Rain date, August 11, August 18.) Show car registration opens at 8 AM. Show car registration is $10 and spectators are FREE.

Cruisin’ on Main Street is a one-day cruise and show for antique and classic cars, trucks, sports cars and street rods twenty-five years old and prior. A one-mile stretch of Main Street in historic Downtown Manchester, CT closes for Cruisin’ creating a plaza-like viewing area where attendees can stroll the street and take-in the art and engineering of our automotive history. Since its inception in 2001 Cruisin’ has showcased over 13,000 vintage vehicles and welcomed over 350,000 spectators. 

Taylor Rental Party Plus of Manchester, a homegrown business with locations in Manchester and West Hartford, is the Presenting Sponsor of Cruisin’ 2013. Owner, John Wilper, and his family have a longstanding love affair with vintage vehicles that dates back to time spent in California in the late 60’s and early 70’s when Sunday meant participating in club meets with their 1956 Ford Pick-up. Their appreciation for collector cars and business identity as a leader in special event, party and wedding rentals for over 40 years made presenting sponsorship a perfect fit.