New Brunswick Car Show on George Street

Burning up the streets of New Brunswick, come out Kroozin' in New Brunswick for warm weather & hot cars paired with live music, boutique specials, and delicious eats in New Brunswick's city center! 

Returning by popular demand, join us on the third Thursday of the month beginning June 15th through September 21st, as we showcase hundreds of vehicles on George Street & Livingston Avenue, offering the community a source of fun and free family entertainment.

The shows are free to the public and car owners. Enjoy live musical performances at Monument Square outside of The Heldrich, spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s to keep the good vibes going!  

Meet us for some unique Drink Specials and Appetizers at any one of our friendly establishments that are eager to serve you. Choose a location here.

CAR SHOW VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Open to all makes and models, Rods, Customs, Stocks, Classics & More. Peer Judging and Family Fun, Space is limited. If you would like to have your vehicle featured, you MUST REGISTER! The Registration Form is at the bottom of the page under "EVENT DOCS". Please fill it out and email it to Citymarket@newbrunswick.com. Contact Kroozin Productions with any questions at 732-583-9996. Car shows from June – September are open to all makes and models……

CRUISE NITE TROPHY PRIZES

Each sponsor will be selecting their Favorite Cruise Nite vehicle by 7:30 PM and Kroozin Productions will head up the Band Stand to announce the winning vehicle/license plate and sponsor for photo ops at 8:00 PM. 

Trophy Sponsors: 

• Destination Dogs
• Middlesex County Regional Chamber
• City Center Business District

Presented by New Brunswick City Center

SPONSORED IN PART BY:

• Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce & Central Jersey CVB
• New Brunswick Parking Authority
• Kroozin Productions
• City of New Brunswick
• Destination Dogs

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REGISTERED VEHICLE INFORMATION - DAY OF EVENT

• If you will be arriving prior to the road closure, you may find metered parking along Livingston Ave. 
• Pulling in for the show, please enter at Livingston Avenue and New Street, then pull up to the Check-In staff as you pass the State Theatre entrance. You should see staff members in high-vis safety vests on the road. 
• Following check-in, Steve will guide you to your parking space. Early groups will find shade on George Street between Bayard & Livingston; mid-arrivals will be on George Street in front of the Heldrich Hotel between Liberty & New Street; late arrivals will be on Livingston between George & New; overflow will be on Liberty Street between George & Neilson Street; specialty vehicles will be placed in the center intersection of George & Livingston. 

TIMELINE

• 3 PM - Prep Parking located in Open Spaces in front of State Theatre - 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ.
• 4 PM - Police Close the road to Non-Car Show Vehicles.
• 4-5:00 PM - Check-In for Pre-Registered and Non-Registered Participating Vehicles in front of NBPAC - 11 Livingston Avenue. 
• 4:30-5:00 - Vendors setup. 
• 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Live Music
• 7:30 PM - Car Show Trophy Winners Picked by Sponsors
• 8:00 PM - Car Show Trophy Winners Announced by Band
• 8:45 PM - Drivers are to be back at their vehicles to be instructed on exit routes. 

RECOMMENDED SPOTS FOR FOOD NEARBY

• Filippo's Famous Pizza - 336 George St
• Destination Dogs - 101 Paterson St
• Sakana Sushi & Japanese Cuisine - 338 George St
• Jinsoy Asian Fusion - 335 George St
• Poke Nagomi Hawaiian Restaurant - 342 George St
• Find a Full List of Spots Here

RECOMMENDED SPOTS FOR DRINKS NEARBY

• Stage Left Steak - 5 Livingston Ave
• Catherine Lombardi - 3 Livingston Ave
• Utepia Bubble Tea - 48 Bayard St
• Fat Cactus Cantina - 350 George St
• Find a Full List of Spots Here

OTHER ACTIVITIES HAPPENING NIGHT OF THE SHOW

• Third Thursdays Happy Hour at Delta's
• Thursday Night Jazz at Tavern on George partnership with New Brunswick Jazz Project
• Find All Upcoming Events in New Brunswick Here

Looking for Parking? New Brunswick Parking Authority offers several parking garages and on-street metered parking to get you close to every venue in town. Use the ParkMobile App to reserve & pay on the go, wirelessly.