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Dream Cruise: Complete Event Listing


Last Update: 7/29/2009 3:23 pm
(2008 WXYZ.com)
(2008 WXYZ.com)
Heading to the Dream Cruise? There are a ton of events to keep you entertained all weekend long. Car shows, concerts and even a bee hive contest. From Pontiac to Ferndale, Woodward Avenue will be pack with food, shopping, music and fun for all ages.

For parking information visit http://woodwarddreamcruise.com/parking.html

Berkley

FRIDAY
Sidewalk sales: throughout the Berkley business district
Children's Activities: (Tyler Avenue north of 12 Mile Rd.) Inflatable play area & Metro Parent Magazine Display 6 - 9PM
Classic Car Parade: (Roseland Park Cemetary - 12 Mile Rd. between Woodward and Greenfield) The "official" Classic Car Parade of the WDC 6:30PM
Young Adult Street Dance: (Griffith Avenue north of 12 Mile Rd.) Tri-Community Coalition sponsored dance with DJ 7:30 - 9PM
Bands: sponsosred by MotorCity Casino (12 Mile at Robina Avenue) 7:30 - 11PM

Ferndale

More information on Ferndale events can be found at http://www.ferndaledreamcruise.com

FRIDAY
4th Fast Friday VIP Party: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Rosie O'Grady's. $10 donation cover. Tickets may be purchased online at www.FernCare.org
Stage West:
3:00 PM Groove Band, 5:00 PM Toppermost, a Beattles Tribute Band, 7:00 PM Barbara Payton Band
Stage East: 12:00 PM Rich Satterfield, Solo Artist, 2:30 PM Rodney Rules, Magician, 3:30 PM Crewsade Band, 5:00 PM Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5:30 PM Lights & Sirens Cruise, 6:00 PM Drum North Station

SATURDAY
Emergency Vehicle Show Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 5PM
Lights & Sirens Cruise: 5:30PM
Classic Car Show: The Ferndale Classic Vehicle Show is meant to be a low-key, shine and show event. Located on East Troy Street. $20 registration.
The Cruisin' Legends of Ford Vehicle: $25 registration fee. All participating vehicles must be 25 years old, 1984 or older, to register.
Stage West:
12:00 PM The WhatAbouts, 2:00 PM Cass Avenue Ramblers Band, 4:30 PM The Profilerz Band, 7:00 PM Shout!, A Beattles Tribute Band
Stage East: 12:00 PM Paisley Fogg Band, 2:30 PM Nobody's Business Band, 5:00 PM The Refeermen, 7:00 PM Alto Reed and the Tailgators (Reed Dickinson) Band
Stage Woodward: 3:00 PM - Clear Avenue Band, 6:00 PM - Legends, the Band

SUNDAY
Bee Hive Contest: Noon – 5PM Featuring metro Detroit hairstylist, creatively designing piled high hairdo masterpieces. Top Award Winning Bee Hive is based on audience response, judging panelist and total dollar votes. All proceeds will benefit the FernCare Free Clinic. Hosted by, Paul Mitchell Schools.
Stage West:
12:00 PM SRB Band, 3:00 PM Terri Lea and the Mustangs Band

Bloomfield Township

SATURDAY
Classic Car Show: Woodward South of Big Beaver. Check out great cars, entertainment and food with a ‘front row’ for some of the best action on Woodward. Parking for the general public, $5. Bleacher seating. 9AM - 5PM

Pleasant Ridge

FRIDAY
Pleasant Ridge "Blues Cruise" Stevenson Park
Music by Brandon Calhoon:
6PM
Music by Big Daddy Fox: 7:15PM
The Original Drive in Movie "Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein" 8:45PM

SATURDAY
11:00AM - 6PM: Classic car parking, food sales, merchandise sales, watch the cruise in style

Pontiac

FRIDAY
The Oakland Press Cruisin' Car Show
D.J. Phil Brown - Sock Hop:
11AM - 5PM
Cruise Parade Sponsor POH: 6:30 - 7PM
Ground Leve Motor City Casino Country Stage: 1:00pm-2:00pm Raw Sugar, 2:30pm-3:30pm Anniabelle Road, 4:00pm-5:00pm Willie Nash, 5:00pm-6:45pm Justin Blazer, 7:00pm-8:30pm The Forbes Brothers, 9:00pm JOCaine
Swap Meet: Water Street at Mill 10AM - 3PM

SATURDAY
The Oakland Press Cruisin' Car Show
Plaza Level Motor City Motown Stage:
1:00pm-2:30pm Blue Diamond, 3:00pm-4:30pm Maggie Farm, 5:00pm-6:30pm Larry Lee, 7:00pm-8:15pm Thornetta Davis, 9:30pm-11:00pm Rare Earth
Hidden River Sock Hop: Phil Brown-DJ Spinning For You 10AM - 6:30PM
Swap Meet: Water Street at Mill 10AM - 3PM


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Cruisin' Idol
Channel 7 is teaming up with Art Van Furniture to find Detroit’s next singing sensation!

Thanks to everyone that entered! On Saturday August 15, watch the top singers will compete live on Channel 7’s Woodward Dream Cruise prime time special.

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