Courtesy photos by Themepark Studios by Devon Marineau.
Record Crowd Celebrates on Historic Main Street; Next Event August 7
SANTA PAULA — More than 3,000 attendees packed Historic Main Street for the June edition of Cruise Night 2026 on Friday, June 5 — one of the strongest turnouts in the event’s 25-year history.
Hundreds of classic cars filled the street as families, car enthusiasts, and visitors from across Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties came together for a free evening of community, culture, and live music by Ventura County-based bandRed Rock Road. Downtown shops and restaurants stayed open late, bringing the city’s historic core to life well into the evening.
“We are absolutely thrilled by the incredible community response to the Cruise Night on June 5. More than 3,000 attendees came out to celebrate on Main Street, and the energy was electric from start to finish. Seeing so many families, car enthusiasts and visitors from across the region come together in historic downtown Santa Paula reminds us exactly why this 25-year tradition matters. We can’t wait to see everyone again on August 7.”
— Deirdre Weaver, Interim Executive Director, Santa Paula Chamber of Commerce
The Cruise Night 2026 series continues on Friday, August 7, followed by September 4 and October 2. All events are free, 5:00–7:30 PM on East Main Street in historic downtown Santa Paula.
