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Mark your calendars for the Woodward Dream Cruise, Telegraph Cruise, Fort Street Cruise, and Gratiot Cruise. These are the events that define Detroit summer.
Woodward Dream Cruise
The main event. Over 1 million visitors, 40,000+ vehicles along Woodward Avenue.
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026 📍 Woodward Avenue, 9 AM – 9 PMTelegraph Cruise
Fourth Saturday of July. Classic cars, great food, and family fun along Telegraph Road.
📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026 📍 Telegraph Road, 9 AM – 9 PMFort Street Cruise (Cruisin’ Downriver)
Fort Street between Southfield and Sibley Roads. One of the best Downriver events.
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026 📍 Fort Street, 9 AM – 10 PMGratiot Cruise
Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township. Classic cars, music, food trucks, and fun.
📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026 📍 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Twp🍔 Eat & Drink
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