Despite the fact that we have an Events calendar on this site, we have received quite a few emails from, in particular, first-timers to the Cruise who ask: “What do you recommend for maximum exposure to your event?” Thus, this blog:
We always recommend taking in as much of the Dream Cruise as possible. If you are in town Thursday night, take in the Ferndale ribbon cutting and press conference at 5pm followed by the police and fire parade. Then, head up to Berkley for the parade of only classic cars along 12 Mile Road west of Woodward, from 6-8pm. Pleasant Ridge and Pontiac have entertainment courtesy of MotorCity Casino (check Events) through the evening hours.
On Cruise Saturday, again refer to our Events guide but try to visit each and every city. Ferndale closes off portions of 9 Mile Road at Woodward for a great street fair. Pleasant Ridge will feature some of the best in new, green automotive technology to check out. At 13 Mile and Woodward at Northwood Shopping Center, you have to visit our “Dream Show,” featuring some of the best classic and future cars anywhere, along with live entertainment from the Viceroys, Countours and RG Dempster & The Drivers (creators of our official CD).
At our Royal Oak location, you’ll also see some of the hot cars, on display, that are available via our first-ever online classic car auction. Royal Oak also features the EATON Performance Park with aftermarket displays galore. And, Pontiac features scores of classic cars around the Phoenix Center and Plaza that you won’t want to miss.
6 responses so far ↓
Kathy Barany // August 6, 2008 at 1:06 am |
This will be my first time attending the Woodward Dream Cruise. I’m so excited…it’s like a kid at Christmas time. I don’t want to miss anything. It seems like there is so much. I am afraid I will get somewhere; won’t be able to find parking and/or will, and won’t be able to “see” good. Does anybody know if people bring lawn chairs? Is there room for them?
Thanks,
Kathy, Syracuse, NY
Mitch // August 6, 2008 at 11:08 pm |
I really miss the old forum setup.very hard to start threads,if at all possable,still no pics can be DL,No discussion on things to do and places to be on certain days as there are things and places to be at from Sunday the 10th till sunday the 17th.Oh well,mabey you will be improved for next year..Everybody have fun and be safe..
Norm AKA Twodor // August 7, 2008 at 1:08 am |
Hey , come look for us in Berkley, We will be parked in front of the cemetery . There is 10 of us driving up from Medina OH, Cars as follows: 66 LEmans, 70 Mustang,69 GTX, 64 Porsche,32 flat head Ford Roasdster, 56 Tbird, and get this a Camero that made the top eight at Cobo hall, A MUST SEE! and more!
executivedirector // August 9, 2008 at 9:22 pm |
Mitch,
Site will continue to be a work in progress, including more links, more photos and more discussion. The old forums on the old site were only used sparingly and became a magnet for illicit material bots.
First and foremost, we wanted key information to be easier to find and access. At the same time, we hope to make it more and more interesting so that you’ll come back often.
Thanks for the comments.
Always want to hear what we are doing right and what can be improved.
Tom // August 12, 2008 at 12:54 am |
Hey Norm -
I grew up in Medina, back when it was a small town! I live in Toledo now, and I finally got my Dad to bring his ‘66 El Camino (stock, 22000 original miles) up for the Cruise! We’ll be sure to scream “GO BUCKS” as we cruise by you. It’s our first time doing it, so we have much to learn and see. I’m pumped!
John // August 14, 2008 at 3:20 am |
I will be coming over from Windsor for sure on Saturday in my 1947 Ford hot rod pick up.Came over for the cruise last year for the first time in my regular car,but this year will be driving my pick up.I’ve been to a few car shows, but this is the mother of them all.