Convertibles
and Jeeps are invited take their tops down Friday, December 7, to combine the
joy of a neighborhood car cruise with the joy of the holiday season in the
annual Candy Cane Cruise on East 185th Street. Friday, Dec. 7.
Conceived
as a “modern sleigh ride,” this unique celebration fills the stretch of Cleveland’s
venerable East 185th Street with the spirit of the season. Local businesses and
retailers that comprise the economic heart and soul of the neighborhood add to
the festivities with treats, specials and entertainment.
Northeast
Shores Development Corp. has sponsored the event on East 185th
Street since 2010. Denise Lorek, community
organizer for the group, says, “The Candy Cane Cruise is a great time for
everybody. We love the seeing the variety of participants who come to cruise
the neighborhood and explore East 185th Street. There are cars full
of kids, cars with pets, vintage cars, contemporary convertibles and even
‘honorary’ convertibles where ordinary cars cruise with windows down and
sunroofs open.”
The
Candy Cane Cruise tradition was born in Cleveland in 2008 with the Candy Cane
Cruise on Clifton Boulevard. Candy Cane Cruise Founder Dominic Bonacci says, “Cleveland
is such a great car town and there are Jeeps and convertibles on the road
year-round. We’re simply providing an opportunity to come out from under those
tops to enjoy the seasonal decoration and atmosphere.”
The
Candy Cane Cruise begins at 5 p.m. Dec. 7 and is free for spectators who want
to view the vehicles along East 185th Street between Lakeshore Boulevard
and Interstate 90 as well as enjoy the many specials being offered by
neighborhood merchants.
No streets will be closed for the event.
Registration for convertibles, Jeep and
other vehicle drivers is $5 per vehicle and can be made by calling (216) 481-7660
or visiting www.candycanecruise.com/e185.
Want to see previous years’ cruises? High-res photos are available at http://www.candycanecruise.com/photos/highrez.
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