cruising on woodward avenue as the sun goes down
it was wonderful to have once again attended the annual woodward avenue dream cruise in detroit, the motor city. home to the big 3 automakers. it’s the largest car cruise in all of north america, with cars driving from the river in downtown detroit, all the way to the north end of this historic avenue in pontiac.
there’s no need to know anything about cars or history to enjoy this event. here you’ll see every kind of vehicle imaginable: detroit muscle cars, famous cars, many rare classics, and more that are classics only in the owner’s eyes. all along the road, for many miles, will be people of every age and kind, sharing in the pure enjoyment of the day, with crazy events, creatures in costume, classic car-cruising food, and happiness, all coming together and spilling over onto the avenue.
on this day, differences are set aside and all the cities on the route, tv and radio stations, auto companies, people, and local businesses, work together to celebrate detroit’s heritage and its contributions to the world. even with all of detroit’s struggles, it’s so amazing to see people come together to celebrate each other and their city’s triumphs, and it shows their strength and refusal to give up, even through hard times. t’s always been one of the most open, happy, and pure celebratory events i’ve ever been lucky enough to be a part of, and i’m proud to say i’m from the motor city.
pre-cruise eve, teaching the kids how to play craps at their own mini-event
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I know a lot about cars, man. I can look at any car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming. – Mitch Hedberg
Never have more children than you have car windows. Erma Bombeck
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
It’s good to read something good about Detroit for a change. On a clear night back in the day, I would listen to radio station CKLW on my little transistor radio.
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it is nice to reflect on what’s great about this town and i remember that station well )
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This is definitely my kind of show, I adore old and new cars, muscle or vintage they are all awesome, of course American cars are so much more exquisite I think and most of the cars I like apart from Ferrari, Lotus and Lamborghini are from America 🙂 What a treat, I can just picture myself looking at all of those cars, eating a few naughtier foodstuffs and waffling away to all the enthusiasts, of which I am sure that there would be many. It sounds an absolute must to be a part of that show 🙂 🙂
Andro xxx
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oh, i think you’d love all of it my friend )
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I most certainly would 🙂 🙂 Have a wicked and wonderful Sunday and lovely start to your week 🙂
Andro xxx
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Like this view as well. Good share. Ummm kids and craps? That made me chuckle
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all kinds of events, all ages. important to teach life skills of many varieties)
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Very true. I like the sense on community and ideals that stand the test of time. It’s part if who we all are
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and, i love how all of the kids were so engaged in the ‘lesson’
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Priceless
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I ‘d say never have more dogs than you have car windows 🙂 I don’t know about this tradition (or Detroit) – so thank you for enlightening me 🙂
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yw, and happy to expand your horizons )
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Glad you had a good time lady. it looked like there were alot of cool cars there. I would think as car shows go that that was one of the better ones to see
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good to see you tomnardone, it was great )
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love the Mitch Hedberg quote 😆
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me too )
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P.S. the Erma Bombeck quote doesn’t make sense to me
Surely, it should be the number of windows less 1 (for the driver) or number of windows less 2 (if the driver is accompanied by his/her partner in the front passenger seat) ?
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ask a woman to clarify it for you )
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I’ve only flown over Detroit (and spent a lot of time in the airport), but I’m really glad to read something positive about it for a change. There’s so much treasure there.
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always happy to tell its story, it has so much good )
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After all the negative things I hear, it’s good to have some perspective on the positive. Awesome post.
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ty, my pleasure )
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Brings back memories of cruising down Woodward with the windows down and the radio up on a warm summer evening…
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@pat – ah, and 99 cent gas )
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Like all the others …. I am so glad to read something good about Detroit…
And when people are proud of where they are from …yahhhh!!!
And the dice game for the little one…OMG….my brother would soooo be there lol. And the looks on their faces are soooo great….they are into it!
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and i am happy to share it all )
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Nice to see something positive about Detroit after the abysmal recent months’ news items…
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🙂
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This definitely was a hit with many folks there on the streets looking at the special cars and unique sights. It sounded like a wonderful time in Detroit. I also was excited to read your comments! Lots of car enthusiasts, along with people enjoying night life, too. Those kids were precious! funny stuff, “craps” for kids!
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it’s a celebration on many levels )
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Good to know a bit about Detroit 🙂
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@eric – happy to share it )
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Yes, definitely, you can find it ALL at the Dream Cruise… Kids, Craps & Cars! I actually LIKE that aspect of living here… Never a dull moment!
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so true and me too!
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