Richland, Washington | June 27th & 28th

2025 Cool Desert Nights


Registration for cars, trucks, and motorcycles will open mid February 2025. This will be ONLINE only.

This event is FREE and open to the public to attend. Registration is required to be a part of the Cruise and Show N Shine.

Cool Desert Nights FAQ’s

Q. My business would like to be a vendor, how do I apply?
A. Great we would love to have you here is the link to apply. Vendor Application

Q. I can’t register online, what’s wrong?
A. We have not opened 2025 registration yet. This will start mid February. Follow is on our Facebook page for the announcement.

Q. How much is Party in the Park?
A. FREE…the entire time.

Q. Are there vendors at Party in the Park?
A. Yes! Totally different vendors than Saturday as well as 21+ beer garden. This part of Cool Desert Nights is coordinated by the City of Richland.

Q. Where is Party in the Park?
A. John Dam Plaza

Q. How much is late registration?
A. 2025 pricing has not been released yet.

Q. When do I pick up my registration packet with my dash pass?
A. TBD

Q. Can we throw candy from our cars during the cruise?
A. Sorry, no. This years cruise route will have 2-way traffic and RPD advised us to spread the word that this could be dangerous.

Q. What is the cruise route?
A. Same as 2024. We will post a map of the route in May.

Q. Is there a pancake breakfast Saturday?
A. YES! Richland Kiwanis is hosting this event from 7-11am on Saturday June 28th in Jefferson Park. Cash only! Prices announced soon.

Q. Will motorcycles be able to register?
A. YES!

Q. When do we line up for the cruise?
A. 4-6pm Friday 6/27 at the Richland Federal Hall/City Hall parking lot. If you get there early stock your car with beverages last year was HOT!!!

Please stay connected and informed by following our Facebook and Instagram. Questions contact the Richland Chamber of Commerce at ‭ (509) 987-4003‬ or information@richlandchamber.org

Cool Desert Nights FAQ’s


Cool Desert Night Sponsors

  • Premiere Sponsor

    IBEW 112

  • Turbo

    $5000 (1 year) $4500 (2 years) $4000 (3 years) 1 sold 1 available

  • Goodie Bag Sponsor

    Port of Benton

  • Award

    $5000 (1 year) $4500 (2 years) $4000 (3 years) 2 available

  • Beer Garden

    SOLD

  • Hydration

    $2500 (1 year) $2000 (2 years) $1500 (3 years) 4 available

  • Registration

    $2000 (1 year) $1500 (2 years) $1000 (3 years)

  • Information Booth

    $2000 (1 year) $1500 (2 years) $1000 (3 years)

  • Fan

    $500

    Several available