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Sunday, August 19, 2012

Photos: Spectators Enjoy the Woodward Dream Cruise

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There were babies and seniors. There were guys in funny jackets and volunteers along the route. People stepped outside their houses to watch the cars cruise and other traveled from outside Michigan.There were even Elvis and Batman sightings. These were the faces of the 18th annual Woodward Dream Cruise. Check out our other two wrap-up photo galleries to see the cars and events that comprised the annual event. Here are the two other galleries:

Photos: Food and Fun at Woodward Dream Cruise

There was a 5K race, sponsored tents, souvenirs and more at Saturday's annual celebration of classic cars.

Massages along the route, vendors selling hats and T-shirts and a spectacular motorcross show were among the events that took place during Saturday's Woodward Dream Cruise. A 5K race, children selling lemonade and a visit from the Detroit Pistons mascot were among the other highlights. Check out our two other galleries that showcase the day and upload your own pictures.

gerardtedesco

6:11 am on Sunday, August 19, 2012

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Photos: Classic Cars Highlight Woodward Dream Cruise

Did you miss Saturday's 18th annual cruise? Here's a look at some of the cars that were out to celebrate.

While classic cars were the stars of the show, that's not only what Saturday's Dream Cruise was about. There were tons of people connecting with one another, young entreprenuers along the Woodward Avenue route and plenty of food. Activities and events like the annual 5K were also part of the celebration. Take a look at our other two galleries to see the faces and events that comprised the 18th annual cruise. Here are the two other galleries:

DAVID HOLT

9:05 pm on Sunday, August 19, 2012

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Update, Photos: Dream Cruise Keeps Rolling on Woodward Avenue

Classic cars packing the street Saturday for 18th annual event that draws crowds to Metro Detroit.

All kinds of cars and all kinds of people took part in the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 18.

Old Goat

8:25 pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012

If your going to describe what your photographing, you should learn the difference between a coupe and a roadster and an Impala and a T-bird.   more ›

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Slogan Contest Lets Woodward Neighbors Blow Off Dream Cruise Steam

The Magic Bag in Ferndale will accept submissions until noon Wednesday; the winner will receive a ticket prize pack and see their message on the venue's marquee this weekend.

Participants in the annual Woodward Dream Cruise slogan contest at The Magic Bag in Ferndale have until noon Wednesday to submit their best snarky saying about the classic car parade for a chance to see their words on the venue's marquee and win a ticket prize pack. The contest is intended to give residents and business owners along the route a way to voice their frustrations with the Saturday event that is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors to a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue including Ferndale, Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, Berkley, Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills. Magic Bag owner Jeremy Haberman said that, over the years, the venue has tried a variety of ways to capitalize on the event – including booking Bo Diddley; renting …

Ronald Wolf

11:38 pm on Thursday, August 16, 2012

Want to attract people to Woodward Avenue, lower the price of gas to what is was in 1962 for one day. Just one day, long before we had problems with Iran, Syria, Egypt. Pakistan and Afghanistan.   more ›

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Dream Cruise Viewfinder: Hood Ornaments, License Plates, Other Classic Car Details

The Woodward Dream Cruise provides a unique opportunity to look closely at the details of the participating classic vehicles.

This gallery offers an overview of some of the shiny hood ornaments, decorative license plates, and other details of the Dream Cruise. 

Monday, August 22, 2011

Loved the Dream Cruise? Catch Up with Patch's Coverage

We were out covering the Woodward Dream Cruise and Birmingham all day Saturday and throughout the week before. Check out what happened in Birmingham.

The 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise, as well as the third annual Birmingham Cruise, has come and gone, but the images and stories will live on for another year in the memories of the Birmingham residents who opened their streets to thousands of hot rods, classics and muscle cars — and their fans. Though Birmingham doesn't officially participate in the Dream Cruise, plenty of Birmingham residents came out to celebrate the cruisers, led by the Chevrolet centennial display south of the 555 Building and punctuated by the weeklong party at the Hunter House and the opening of the Fiat dealership on Woodward Avenue. Meanwhile, the Birmingham Cruise, a more stationary car show, entered its third year, expanding two blocks north on Old Woodward Avenue …

Snapshots from the Dream Cruise: Profiling People, Cars and Cruise Fans

Here are profiles of people and cars from the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise.

The 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise is in the rearview mirror, now, after a monthlong classic cars lovefest along the iconic M-1 corridor through Oakland County. Patch editors and writers endeavored for the weeks before the Cruise and on the day of the event to capture the stories behind the people and the cars. From father-son experiences to couples who have been cruising together for 46 years, the stories behind the cars offer a glimpse into just why this event captures the hearts of so many classic car lovers. Here are some of the stories we found: Meet the Cruise Fans: 'You Can't Go Wrong for a Dollar' Cruisegoers hanging out in the Woodward Avenue median for the Dream Cruise are here for classic cars, but we end up talking about something …

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Woodward Dream Cruise Coverage from Patch: Photos, Videos, Profiles and Stories

Here's the coverage through Patch sites on Saturday, Aug. 20.

Patch provided coverage all week long from our five Patch sites along Woodward Avenue, culminating in the coverage below. Here are the stories and features that appeared throughout Michigan Patch sites on Saturday, with links back to the rest of the week's coverage as well. Live from Woodward: Cruisers Return Despite Official Shutdown After Storm UPDATE: 60,000 Without Power After Storm Rolls Through, Shutting Dream Cruise Despite Storm, Crowds Still Come Out to Woodward Cruisegoers Get Nostalgic at Historic Woodward Pit Stops Hot Rod for Heroes Showcased in Bloomfield Hills Westchester Car Club: 'Cars Bring People Together' From Pizza to Coneys, Bloomfield Businesses Cash in On the Dream Cruise From Coast to Coast, Car Enthusiasts Gather …

Dream Cruise Snapshot: Father and Son Fun

The Dream Cruise brings thousands of classic cars to Woodward every year. Here's the story behind some of those interesting vehicles.

This story is part of a series of profiles leading up to the 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise on Aug. 20.  Name: Dave Bedenko Residence: Macomb Township Vehicle: 1978 Datson 280Z How long you've had it? Since 1988 Why this car? "I had a relative who had them at one time and I always liked them. Now, I help build it with my son, Michael (who is 13). It's constantly a work in progress." What’s special about the Woodward Dream Cruise? "We're car people and we enjoy the company of other car people." Do you have a special vehicle you'd like us to profile or a special memory or story about the Woodward Dream Cruise? Email Laura.Houser@Patch.com.

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