NEW BEDFORD — Downtown New Bedford is soon to be lined with classic cars, the sounds of rock and roll, and the aroma of mouthwatering food, as the beloved Joe Jesus' 50's Night returns.
In its 33rd year, this iconic event is a community celebration brought to life by the late Joe Jesus and continues in his memory. It's a night of nostalgia as the area is transformed back to the 50s with hundreds of vintage and rare antique cars showcased along Union Street in New Bedford.
“50’s Night was a brainchild of my grandfather, Joe Jesus, that over the decades has become a pinnacle event forthe City of New Bedford. In concert with our newly formed not-for-profit planning committee, it’s an honor to keep this tradition going forward,” said Dawn Mahler, president of the Joe Jesus 50's Night Committee in a press release.
When is Joe Jesus' 50's Night?
Make sure to mark your calendar for this family event happening from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 18, in downtown New Bedford. The public is invited to enjoy this event which is free and open to all ages. As always, attendees can also dress up for the occasion with poodle skirts and leather jackets. A rain date has been set for Thursday, July 25.
Who will be entertaining the crowd?
A list of entertainers will be performing throughout the night such as Classic Blend (featuring Chops Turner, Absolute (Bob Valentine), Eddie & The Exciters (Ed Fonseca), NB Rude Boys (Michael Damaso), DJs Johnny Angeland Bob Bramwell, along with the incredible Showstoppers and New Bedford Festival Theatre presenting two songs from "Nunsense."
What food will be at the event?
As you cruise downtown you can get food and drinks from a variety of vendors like Del's Lemonade, Cool Licks, Izzy's Food Truck, Raffa Chimis Food Truck, Cobbs BBQ Food Truck, and Silmo Syrup.
To find out more about the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/50sNightNB .
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Summer lovin': Joe Jesus' 50's Night returns to downtown New Bedford this Thursday
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