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Frankfort Car Club Puts Weekly Cruise Nights On Hold

The first Cruise Night was scheduled for June 4, but the Frankfort Car Club has put the event on hold until larger gatherings are allowed.

The first cruise night was scheduled for June 4, and planned for every Thursday after that until the end of August.
The first cruise night was scheduled for June 4, and planned for every Thursday after that until the end of August. (Shutterstock)

FRANKFORT, IL — The Frankfort Car Club has announced it is putting its weekly Cruise Nights in downtown Frankfort on hold. In an update on its website, the club said it has to follow state and local regulations and gatherings of more than 10 are currently prohibited.

The first cruise night was scheduled for June 4, and planned for every Thursday after that until the end of August.

"That said, the downtown parking spaces remain open for anybody that wants to use them, however no special cruise car spaces or lots are reserved for that purpose," the club said. "It is expected some number of 'regular' vehicles will be scattered about the spots normally used for cruise nights."

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The club said anyone who wants to drive their collector vehicle into the usual Cruise Night areas can do so, but social distancing must be followed. The village will be closely monitoring the situation.

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"The Frankfort Car Club is officially calling our regular cruise nights on hold until the governor announces lifting of restrictions that would pertain to large outdoor gatherings. We will monitor the situation and update our website with any news when it becomes available," the club said.

Patch has reached out to the Frankfort Car Club for more information on future plans.


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