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Atlanta Car Cruise-in Event Set to Kick-Off the Summer

Atlanta, Illinois announces its first car cruise-in of the season, sponsored by Atlanta Public Library and Museum and Logan County APA, for May 29 from 10am-2:30pm at Atlanta’s new Dairy Queen land Truck Stop located at 102 Empire Street. This 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 for entertainment as well as free caricatures from 10am-1:30pm, 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, IL 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 will be at 102 Empire Street in Atlanta, Illinois and run from 10am-2:30pm. Check-in will be under the big, blue tent and begin promptly at 10am. 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 2:30pm. Participants are welcome to drive in and join the cruise-in at any point during the event.

For the early-birds, we will have Cars & Coffee at the Dairy Queen and Truck Stop from 8am-10am. 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.