Vintage cars and live music create the perfect night out in downtown Kitchener

On Friday, July 11, Kitchener will take a trip back in time with one of our city’s favourite street parties, Cruising on King!

From 5:30 to9:30 p.m. over 100 vintage vehiclesfromhotrods to vintage campers and celebrity cars will take over King Street between Frederick Street and Water Street.

Our open-air stage will fill downtown with classic hits featuring tributes to The Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Roy Orbison.As you listen to the music, enjoy family-friendly games and activities in Carl Zehr Square. With local food trucks offering seasonal flavours and our licensed bar area serving cold drinks, you can come for dinner and stay the whole evening as you explore everything Cruising on King has in store.

Whether you plan a date night or an evening out with friends and family, treat yourself to the perfect summer night out.

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.