Classic Car Cruise Set For June 2 Postponed Amid Recent Protests

PLAINFIELD, IL — The Plainfield Classic Car Cruise scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed due to the recent protests, according to the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce.

The event, which was organized in lieu of the annual cruise nights, will be held on June 16.

The Plainfield Police Department said the event cannot be organized now in order to ensure safety of the residents.

"Please understand that we are as frustrated as anyone, but we need to follow the order of the PPD. Sorry for the inconvenience," the Facebook post said.

Tasha Marsaglia, executive director of the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce, told Patch during an earlier interview that the Cruise Nights — started six years ago — has not only been beneficial to local businesses but is also a fundraiser for the chamber.

But due to its cancellation because of the coronavirus pandemic, the chamber had to improvise. Health directives from the governor as well as the need to maintain social distancing rules demanded that they try a new spin on this popular event.

The Classic Car Cruise will see cars 20 years or older drive through the streets of Plainfield. More information on the updated route can be found here as the chamber reschedules it.

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