Annual Newtown Car Show Will Be Cruise Night Instead

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Business Association will host a “Cruise Night” on July 19 in substitute of its annual car show.

The event will feature a caravan of classic and antique cars and trucks, model years up through 1995. The cars will cruise through the streets of Newtown borough and township.

The event is aimed to be "a welcome diversion during this time of limited gathering and social distancing," according to event organizers. The cars can be viewed from the safety of residents' front lawns.

The Classic & Antique Car Show is typically held on State Street in Newtown, but due to the pandemic, “we’re bringing the car show to the people this year,” said event co-chair Gerry Couch.

Cars will assemble at a staging area, where a panel of judges will award winners of “Best in Class” in 5 categories: Pre-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1995, and Foreign cars up through 1995.

After judging is complete, at about 5 p.m., participating cars and trucks will roll out in groups in downtown Newtown and through a few larger neighborhoods nearby. The route will be publicized so that people will know when and where to watch.

To participate in your classic or antique car or truck, you must pre-register online at www.NewtownBA.org.

Participants will be limited to the first 100 registered cars and trucks. The deadline to register online is July 12.

Registration per vehicle is a minimum $10 donation, with an option for a $25 or $50 contribution. All proceeds will go to the Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund.