18th Annual Cool Desert Nights

18th Annual Cool Desert Nights

For the past 18 years the Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce hashosted Cool Desert Nights in Richland Washington. This family friendly community event is a weekend long car show sponsored by HAPO Community Credit Union, “The Official Sponsor of Summer.” Cool Desert Nights features cars of all ages, makes and models; last year over 700 cars were registered. Throughout the weekend nearly 15,000 people attended the event last year.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, June 23
Registration: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Richland Red Lion; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Richland Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.
All City Cruise: The line-up begins at 5:00pm at the TRAC in Pasco Washington, the cruise will depart at 5:30 pm from the TRAC going through the Tri Cities before ending at the Richland Dairy Queen Grill & Chill with a mini Show ‘n Shine from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday, June 24
Registration: 11:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Richland Red Lion; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Uptown Parking Lot behind Denny’s
3rd Annual Show ‘n Shine at the Desert Wind Winery in Prosser, WA from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Participants Only Cruise: This is the most popular part of Cool Desert Nights. All the registered participants cruise through Richland on a designated route; 7:00 pm to 9:00pm
Street Dance: The music group, Colorblind and Plastic Soul, will be performing at the Richland Jackson’s from 8:00 pm to Midnight for those who want to come dance; tickets cost $10 for a weekend wristband or $7 at the door.

Saturday, June 25
Registration: 7:00 am to Noon in the Uptown Parking Lot behind Denny’s
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: 7:00 am to 11:00 am at the Jefferson Park Gazebo, tickets are $5 in advance or $5.50 at the breakfast.

Show ‘n Shine: Uptown Center and Jefferson Park; music, vendors, entertaining, concessions, and family activities 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Judging: 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Slow Drags: Noon in front of the Richland Fire Department on George Washington Way
Awards Ceremony: 3:30 pm, George Washington Way in front of the Uptown. Awards given include 6 Cool Ride winners, 4 Sponsor Choice, People’s Choice, Work in Progress and many others.
Street Dance: The music group, Eclectic Approach, will be performing at the Richland Jackson’s from 9:00 pm to Midnight for those who want to come dance; tickets cost $10 for a weekend wristband or $8 at the door

For more information about the event or to register contact the Tri City Regional Chamber of Commerce at 509.736.0510.

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