The City of Moncton will once again become a lively hub for novice and diehard car enthusiasts.
The Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza returns for another year starting on Wednesday.
Show Chairperson Bill Doherty said the event tries to emphasize a good clean, family-oriented fun event.
These events include the Bernie Melanson Scale Model Show at the Rotary Lodge Day Camp in Centennial Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Platinum-selling Saskatchewan rock band, The Northern Pikes, will take the stage as the headlining act for the Friday night street party.
“We are eagerly anticipating the Friday night street party,” said Doherty “We are honoured to celebrate The Northern Pikes’ 40th anniversary alongside them, enhancing the excitement surrounding the event.”
On Thursday, the Riverview Lions Club and the town will co-host a breakfast at 701 Coverdale Road from 8 to 9:30 a.m. for all registered participants.
Doherty said the event can attract upwards of 2,400 cars and tens of thousands of spectators, with Sunday featuring a presentation of two shows in one at Centennial Park.
“Our classic show, which is cars older than 1986, and we have our modern muscle show, which are cars newer than 1987,” Doherty continued.
Officials note the new on-site registration will only be done at the Moncton Coliseum on Friday and Saturday.
Several streets throughout downtown Moncton will be closed as part of the event, according to city officials.
From 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 to 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 6:
Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Downing Street for stage delivery and installation.
From 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5 to 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 6:
Full closure of Main Street from Mechanic Street to Lutz Street with a detour on Foundry Street.
Full closure of Westmorland Street from Main Street to just past the entrance of the Moncton Market.
Full closure of Botsford Street from Main Street to Queen Street.
Full closure of Downing Street from Main Street to Assomption Boulevard.
From 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 6 to 1 a.m. on Sunday, July 7:
A full closure of Canada Street from Main Street to the entrance of the Indigo parking lot.
