Car d’Lane Too Popular?

The Phantom Photographer wonders what the boy in the back seat has in his mouth. Maybe a candy copy of whatever the man is smoking in the front seat? PP snapped this photo during the annual Car d’Lane cruise Friday night in downtown Coeur d’Alene.

Question: I’ve heard several friends who were in downtown Coeur d’Alene Friday night describe the scene as “a zoo” or worse. They didn’t like the crush of out-of-towners who seem to have overwhelmed the streets at the expense of the locals. Has Car d’Lane become too popular?