Cruise Nights in Europe??

[USCANAM]

Here in the Colonies, we attend at least 2 Cruise Nights a week with the CanAM.
They're on every night of the week in the summer, usually between 5pm to 9pm, and food is available, either at a restaurant if it's held in their parking lot, or cooked on site, with proceeds going to charity. In our area, we have a choice of about 4 every night, depending how far we want to drive. We usuually limit the drive to 25 miles.
Cars will be of every description, from antiques to Hot Rods. Usually if the weather is good, average turnout is about 50 cars. The one we attended tonight had about 50, the one we went to Tuesday night had 650 cars. That's held behind a large High School that has a large parking lot, and in this case, a lot of grass area.
Cruise nights are a large part of Motoring Americana, just wondered if this happened on the other side of the pond?
Jack

>>> Edited by USCANAM on Sunday 31st August 00:20

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James
Although it's getting late in the season, here's a chance for you to start something in your area.
Would be happy to let you in on the details.
Jack

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Dave
I see what you mean. By looking at the photos, the average age at the Scottish cruise seems to be about 20. Ours is around 55. At ours we meet and talk about the cars, old and new, not about how much junk can be bolted on to make them look a wannabee Rally Racer.
Too bad.
Jack

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davefiddes said:

It sounds a lot more fun your side of the pond.

It really is Dave
The majority of people bring some canvass chairs which they put behind their cars. There they hold court as people mingle around going from one car to the other and discuss auto subjects. Usually theres a grill going for hot dogs and cheeseburgers. As noted earlier all money raised is for some local charity. 50/50 raffles are usually done. Most host clubs present each car with a ticket, and there are drawings for prizes throughout the evening, such as quarts of oil and wax, etc.
We like to take the Ultima over to the Nest Diner on Saturday night (about 12 miles) because they have great fish and chips (light or English batter). Their parking lot can hold about 50 cars. The Ultima is popular because it represents European styling and handling with American muscle power. After dinner, my wife and I tour the cars and peek into the engine bay and interiors (if the moth ball smell is not too strong). The cruises are about all the driving most of the older cars do.
Just a great way to spend and evening!!
Jack