Osceola Cruise-In coming to the downtown Sep. 12

The Osceola Cruise-In, a car truck and motorycycle show will be jazzing up the square Sep. 12.

After having the show at Lakeside Casino for a couple years Osceola Chamber Main Street has listened to feedback from show participants and have moved it back downtown. OCMS is hoping to have 50 participants this year.

This events’ date was set at the begining of the year and OCMS has been planning it for the past three months and finalizing details.

“It will bring tourism to ur historic downtown square where we can show case all the local shops and restaurants we have to offer,” said Ashleigh Eckels, OCMS Executive Director. “We are partnering with our local businesses to bring the participants in their shops to shop Osceola.”

Awards include Best Paint, Best Interior and Best of Show for cars and trucks. Motorcycle awards include Top American, Foreign and Custom Awards. Then the total Top 10 will be awarded.

There will be food, music, dash plaques, prize drawings, merchant special and the 1st 50 people get goody bags.

“I am looking forward to this event to see alll the cars, trucks and motorcycles around the square and to promote downtown Osceola as a place to shop, dine and explore,” said Eckels.

Pre-registration is $15 until Sep. 7 at the OCMS office or website. Registration 8-10 a.m. Sep. 12 is $20. Showtime is 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. and awards will be approximately 2 p.m.