Downtown Greensboro will welcome back the Rock n’ Roll Cruise-In on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 4-8 p.m. on the Court House lawn as classic cars line both sides of North Main Street and visitors enjoy the sounds of the ever popular John Dunn & The Jazzman Band.
The event is free for all attendees.
The Annual Rock n’ Roll Cruise-In event is hosted by Greensboro based Georgia Classic Cruisers Car Club, and the Greensboro Main Street Program. The event will feature antique, classic, vintage, street rods and special interest cars. In addition, the event boasts live music, dancing, shopping, and food concessions to enhance the street-side Cruise-In.
John Dunn & The Jazzman Band, a local favorite, is an energetic, experienced group of musicians whose charisma and enthusiasm packs the dance floor.
Band members Antwan lefthand Lewis on keyboard, Alvin Duce Batiste on drums, Ric Hodges on guitar, Ron Bell on bass, Antonio Bennet on tenor sax, John Dunn on trumpet, and Melanie Lowe’s vocals will keep their audience groovin’ to the beat. So, dust off your dancing shoes, practice your moves, and plan to dance the night away under the stars in downtown Greensboro.
Approximately 100 specialty cars will grace the streets of Greensboro, from stock antiques to highly modified Hot Rods. There will be an abundance of 60’s-70’s “muscle cars” to include GTOs, Corvettes, Chevelles, and Camaros, plus Ford Mustangs and Chrysler products including Barracudas, Belvederes and Road Runners. Also on display will be several ’55 – ‘59 Chevrolets. There will be something for every car enthusiast to enjoy.
For car participants, a registration fee of $20 includes door prizes and dash plaques, plus the opportunity to win one of 25 awards graciously sponsored by the Jimmy Britt Chevrolet, Buick, GMC dealership of Greensboro. Vehicle registration starts at 3:00 p.m., and awards will be distributed at 7:30 p.m. that evening.
Join in the fun as historic downtown Greensboro takes a step back into the past as memories and stories are swapped by attendees who “remember when…” Bring your lawn chairs and sit with family and friends as you enjoy a good ole’ Southern family outing. Many downtown businesses and restaurants will remain open for your shopping and dining pleasure.
See you Saturday, Sept. 17, from 4-8 p.m. on the courthouse lawn in downtown Greensboro. The Rock n’ Roll Cruise-In is a part of the 2022 Greensboro Event Series that features unique downtown events throughout the year. For more information visit www.georgiaclassiccruisers. com -Contributed
Classic cars will line the streets of downtown Greensboro for the Rock n’ Roll Cruise-In from 4-8 pm on Saturday, Sept. 17.