Cruise Nights 2019 Under Way In Plainfield

PLAINFIELD, IL — A sure sign that summer is coming is the start of the Plainfield Area Chamber of Commerce's Cruise Nights, held in downtown Plainfield each Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. starting June 4 and ending Aug. 20.

This year's Cruise Nights will feature the "Hawg Pen," sponsored by Conrad Harley-Davidson of Joliet, and it's first come, first served for bikes.

While you're downtown, you might as well grab a bite to eat, a drink, some ice cream or check out the local shops.

Here's this year's Cruise Nights schedule:

• June 4: Tractor night, sponsored by Webb Chevrolet. Music by School of Rock.
• June 11: Camaro Night, sponsored by Webb Chevrolet.
• June 18: Street rod night/tractor night, sponsored by AMITA Health. Music by Ken Overby.
• June 25: Ford night, sponsored by Ron Tirapelli Ford.
• July 2: Mustang night, sponsored by Ron Tirapelli Ford.
• July 9: Import night/tractor night, sponsored by D'Arcy Buick GMC. Music by School of Rock.
• July 16: Classic couples/sedans/tractor night, sponsored by AMITA Health. Music by School of Rock.
• July 23: No Cruise Night.
• July 30: Pontiac night, sponsored by D'Arcy Buick GMC. Music by School of Rock.
• Aug. 6: Corvette night/tractor night, sponsored by Webb Chevrolet. Music by School of Rock.
• Aug. 13: Mopar night, sponsored by Lifetime Auto. Music by Ken Overby.
• Aug. 20: Last Cruise Night/tractor night, sponsored by Webb Chevrolet.

Looking for more summer fun in Plainfield?

• The Plainfield Farmers Market opens June 2 and is held from noon to 4 p.m. in the Plainfield Public Library parking lot on Illinois Street.
• Free movies in Settlers’ Park kick off on Friday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. with Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation. Check back for the full 2019 schedule.
• Free concerts in Settlers’ Park begin Thursday, June 13, at 7 p.m. with music by Johnny Russler & The Beach Bum Band. Check back for the full 2019 schedule.

This weekend, Operation Welcome You Home will host its eighth annual Run For The Brave 5K Saturday at Plainfield North High School, 12005 248th Ave., to support local veterans and kick off Memorial Day weekend. Road closures begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

American Legion Marne Post #13 will also usher in the unofficial start of summer with its annual tribute to fallen heroes with the Memorial Day parade, stepping off Monday, May 27, at Ira Jones Middle School. Find more details and parade route information here.

Finally, Plainfield Fest returns to downtown Plainfield July 19-21, featuring live music by rapper Tone Loc, American English, Maggie Speaks, 7th Heaven and Power Outage. Friday, July 19, will be country night, featuring Back Country Roads and Eric Chesser.