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Hope’s favorite monthly car show returns to the Town Square Friday evening as the final First Friday’s Cruise-in to Hope of the 2024 season begins at 5 p.m. with local band favorite Caddo Parish performing.

Last month’s show was a resounding success despite the threat of adverse weather, says Hope Town Manager Jason Eckart.

Though just shy of 50 cars participated, the event raised $750 for the Community Center of Hope food pantry, Eckart says.

Proceeds from this month’s event will go to benefit the Hope Volunteer Fire Department and the Hope/Hawcreek Ministerial Association.

A $10 cash registration donation is requested for each car entry, Eckart says.

As a reminder, the last cruise-in event of the year will be held at Miller’s Merry Manor at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 5 and include a pancake breakfast and live music.

These cruise-in events are made possible with collaboration from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Elwood Staffing, Main Street of Hope, and Indiana Main Street.

Keep up on the latest cruise-in news HERE.