It’s Back to the Future at WNBP’s “Cruisin’ the 50’s” Summer Car Show

Popular event offers Hot Rods, Cool Music, & A Warm Walk Down Memory Lane
By: WNBP "The Legends"
 
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. - July 14, 2014 - PRLog -- Downtown Newburyport will host classic cars, classic 60’s  music, and a special guest appearance  from a classic movie at the 3rd Annual “Cruisin’ the 50’s” festival on Thursday, August 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This free community event, sponsored by “The Legends” WNBP Radio, St. Jean’s Credit Union, and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, draws huge, enthusiastic crowds each year to this historic seaport.

State, Pleasant and Inn Streets will be closed for pedestrians only, and this year, the Newburyport City Council approved additional spaces to park even more classic cars at the Harris Street Parking Lot and the Patrick Tracy Square. Visitors can get up close to view 200 specially selected classic cars from across New England.  The rain date is Aug. 21, 2014.

“These cars – the pinnacle of design, function and style – are the main draw of “Cruisin’ the 50’s,” explains Carl Strube, general manager and co-owner of WNBP. “But each year, we strive to outdo last year’s event. Along with a live on-air broadcast by WNBP, we will have dancing and a free outdoor concert on Market Square by The Transistors. In addition, local retailers, restaurants, businesses, and the Post Office are rallying with some great promotions and a fundraiser.”

Some of the related events include:

-- The DeLorean car made famous in “Back to the Future” will time travel to the parking lot at the Institution for Savings.  Movie fans can get their pictures with the vehicle to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
-- MK Benatti Jewelers, located at 1 State Street, will feature a rare “mystery” classic car on display courtesy of a private collector. This special vehicle will help celebrate the recent relocation of this fine jewelry store.
-- The Newburyport Post Office will have a brief ceremony to unveil a new Hot Rod stamp.
-- Newburyport.com has live webcams in Market Square so people can view the activities by going to www.newburyport.com if they cannot attend the event in person.

Ann Ormond, President of the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, noted that locals and tourists alike turn out for this magical evening of family fun. “Since this year is the City’s 250th Anniversary, we think the ‘Back to the Future’ theme is particularly appropriate. One of the things that makes our hometown so special is its mix of the historic architecture, culture, and charm with a progressive eye to the future,” she said.

“Whether you appreciate the smooth lines of a Jaguar, the sheer power of a Thunderbird engine or just want to reminisce with friends about long ago road trips in a ’56 Chevy convertible, you’ll find something to enjoy,” said Wes Pettengill, who serves as curator of Cruisin’ the 50’s as well as host of WNBP Radio’s “Calling All Cars” program. “We hand-select only the finest quality cars from throughout New England and beyond to represent the best of the 1940’s through 1960’s American and European vehicles,” he said.

For more information about Cruisin’ the 50s, please visit www.wnbp.com and www.newburyportchamber.org.

Please note: Classic car participation is by invitation andpre-registration only. For participant information, contact car coordinator Wes Pettengill at 978-465-3140.

About Our Sponsors

WNBP AM 1450 and FM 106.1
has been serving the Greater Newburyport area since 1957. In March 2009, locally owned and operated Port Broadcasting, LLC, purchased the station from Westport Communications and implemented a Legendary Songs by Legendary Singers format with mission to serve the community and keep radio local. Port Broadcasting acquired local radio station AM 1220 The Legends in Sanford, ME, in October 2012. The station can be heard on AM, FM and streaming worldwide on the Internet at www.WNBP.com.

St. Jean's Credit Union is Massachusetts first credit union and has been proudly serving more than 14,000 members throughout the North Shore for more than 100 years. Located in Newburyport, Salem, Lynn, and Revere, St. Jean’s is a full service financial institution with products and services to fit all of your financial needs, including auto loans, mortgages and home equity loans. To learn more about St. Jean’s Credit Union, call 978-462-2771 or visit them online at www.stjeanscu.com.

The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a leading advocate for sound, balanced economic development in the greater Newburyport region. As a vital organization that represents the diverse interests of more than 760 members from many different business sectors and locations, the Chamber speaks as a collective voice on issues that impact business, the economy, and the community as a whole. For more information, please visit www.newburyportchamber.org.

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