Atlantic Nationals Automotive Extravaganza
25th Anniversary
July 9-13, 2025
Main Street/Downtown Place/Centennial Park
What’s that sound? It’s the roar of excitement as Atlantic Nationals rolls into town for its 25th anniversary celebration – bigger, bolder, and better than ever before!
For five full days, Moncton transforms into THE place to be for gearheads and casual car admirers alike, welcoming over 2,000 vehicles from across North America to the downtown core.
Don’t miss the legendary Friday Night Street Party on Main Street featuring headliner Lighthouse! Then, cruise over to Centennial Park for two days of cars, vendors, live music and meet and greets with industry personalities.
And of course, we wouldn’t let event-goers leave without a true taste of East Coast hospitality. Let loose at Saturday night’s Maritime Kitchen Party while taking in the smaller-scale car show and dazzling fireworks at Downtown Place.
From eye-popping classics to custom builds, it’s a kaleidoscope of chrome, colour, and horsepower you can’t miss!
Events taking place downtown:
All-Day Cruise-In car exhibit
July 11 at 8 a.m.
Main Street, Moncton
FREE
🚗 Hundreds of antique cars fill Moncton's downtown.
Friday Night Street Party
July 11 at 6 p.m.
Main Street, Moncton
FREE
🚗 Mark your calendars and get ready to groove to the tunes of Lighthouse, alongside electrifying performances by Eddie Chase and Graffiti Four, Midnight Ramblers, Spoiled Rotten Moncton N.B, and Old School!
👉 Find out more here: Lighthouse to Headline Atlantic Nationals Friday Night Street Party
Saturday Night Maritime Kitchen Party
July 12, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Downtown Place (150 Canada Street)
FREE
🎇 Car Exhibit
🎇 25th Anniversary Fireworks at 10 p.m. sharp
Atlantic Nationals, in collaboration with Carrabba’s, is pleased to present the Maritime Kitchen Party in celebration of our 25th anniversary. The cruise route will run directly through the heart of the event, and Main Street will be closed from Cameron Street to Bonaccord Street for an exclusive Participants’ Show and Shine, where trophies and prizes will be awarded.
Main Street will be reserved for registered vehicles on both Friday evening (in our traditional east central location) and Saturday evening (a bit farther west). Guests can look forward to live music by Old School and JF Moreau, as well as a new participant reception and dance in the Atlantic Nationals Room at the Avenir Centre.
At 10:00 p.m. sharp, the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display in honour of this milestone year. We invite all participants and guests to join us for an unforgettable night of classic cars, live entertainment, and community.
