Woodward Dream Cruise returns this weekend

FERNDALE, Mich. – Engines will be revving all weekend long on Michigan's historical Woodward Avenue.

The Woodward Dream Cruise returns Saturday and already, car lovers have been hitting the pavement in anticipation to one of the biggest summer events.

Thousands from across Michigan and across the U.S. will gather to watch classic cars and hot rods drive up and down the Avenue in Oakland County.

The official day for the Dream Cruise is Saturday but events will be happening all weekend long.

Here are the list of events from the Dream Cruise website by city:

Berkley

Friday, August 19:

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Kid’s Inflatable Zone at 12 Mile Road & Tyler

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: DTE Energy featuring games, prizes and FUN! at 12 Mile Road & Griffith south

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Food Court at 12 Mile Road & Robina south and the Downtown Business District

6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Berkley’s Classic Car Parade at 12 Mile Rd between Coolidge and Greenfield

Classic Car Parade Parking for viewing parade of cars, behind the Berkley Theater at Robina

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Tri-Community Coalition Street Dance at 12Mile Road & Griffith, north

7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Live Entertainment

August 19 & 20:

Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent locations at 12 Mile Rd at Robina. Woodward at 12 Mile Rd, Robina, Catalpa and Columbia.

Birmingham

Saturday, August 20:

9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Chevrolet on Old Woodward, Downtown Birmingham

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. : Birmingham Cruise Classic Car Show

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. : WOMC 104.3 FM Live Broadcast at Old Woodward and Lincoln

12 p.m. to 5 p.m.: WOMC 104.3 FM Live entertainment stage at Old Woodward and Lincoln

Bloomfield Township

Saturday, August 20:

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Bloomfield Township Classic Car Show and Bill Wells Car Club Classic at 36600 Woodward.

Ferndale

August 19 & 20:

Kid’s Play Zone, merchandise vendors, food court and Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage on W. Nine Mile

Friday, August 19: 

1 p.m. to 8 p.m.: 16th Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show

5 p.m.: Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise

Saturday, August 20:

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 18th Mustang Alley Show

Royal Oak

Friday August 19

12 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Performance Park Classic Car Show at Memorial Park

Saturday, August 20

8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. : “Cruise In Shoes” 5k Run/Walk at Shrine High School Athletic Field

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Classic Car Show at Northwood Shopping Center

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Performance Park Classic Car Show at Memorial Park

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Kroger’s Kids Zone and WOMC 104.3 FM at Pioneer Park


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