Cruising on King
Classic cars line King Street surrounded by live entertainment and bustling patios.
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About Cruising on King
Classic cars will line over half a kilometre of King Street joined by live entertainment, food and a licensed bar area.
date: Friday, June 26, 2026
time: 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
location: Carl Zehr Square and King Street between Water and Frederick
Become a cruiser or vendor
Apply to become a cruiser
Do you have a pre-1986 vehicle you'd like to share with the community? Apply to showcase it at Cruising on King by Friday, May 22!
Learn more and submit your application using the button below.
Become a food or merchandise vendor
Apply to join Cruising on King as a food or merchandise vendor. With over 20,000 people attending the event each year, this is a unique opportunity to showcase your products to the Kitchener community.
Land acknowledgement
The City of Kitchener is situated on the traditional territory of the Chonnonton, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We recognize our responsibility to act as stewards for the land and honour the original caretakers who came before us. Our community is enriched by the enduring knowledge and deep-rooted traditions of the diverse First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples who live in Kitchener today.