Classic cars roll into Mansfield

Mansfield News Journal
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Hundreds of classic cars were on display Saturday during the 26th annual Heart of the City Cruise-In Mansfield.

Between 600 and 700 vehicles from throughout North Central Ohio lined the streets of downtown Mansfield as live music was performed by a variety of bands on a stage in front of the Renaissance Theater and DJ Mr. Ed spun tunes in Central Park. Among the bands was the Ohio Express, a Mansfield group known for its nationwide No. 4 hit from 1968, "Yummy Yummy Yummy."

Children enjoyed inflatables provided by Richland Public Health and hands-on activities at stations set up by the Buckeye Imagination Museum.

The first Heart of the City Cruise-In was held in 1995.

Mansfield's 26th annual Heart of the City Cruise-In attracted hundreds of classic cars.
Mansfield's 26th annual Heart of the City Cruise-In attracted hundreds of classic cars.
Muscle, classic and vintage cars were on display for the thousands of people who attended the annual Heart of the City Cruise-In.
Muscle, classic and vintage cars were on display for the thousands of people who attended the annual Heart of the City Cruise-In.
Cars line the streets of the Heart of the City Cruise-In, which also featured a variety of live entertainment and activities for kids.
Cars line the streets of the Heart of the City Cruise-In, which also featured a variety of live entertainment and activities for kids.
A large portion of downtown Mansfield was cordoned off for the Heart of the City Cruise-In, which attracted car lovers from throughout the area.
A large portion of downtown Mansfield was cordoned off for the Heart of the City Cruise-In, which attracted car lovers from throughout the area.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Classic car show, music draw crowds to downtown Mansfield