2024 Woodward Dream Cruise

Updated: May 22, 2024

The Woodward Dream Cruise is undoubtedly the Mothership of all car events worldwide. Held each year on the third Saturday in August, this show brings together over 1.5 million car enthusiasts who line a 16-mile Woodward Avenue between Detroit and Pontiac to watch up to 40,000 classic and antique cars cruise by. The muscle car experts at LaFointaine Classics Cars provide an overview of the Woodward Dream Cruise, including its history and the cruise route. Contact us today if you want a perfect classic car to showcase at this year’s event.

History of Woodward Dream Cruise

Woodward Dream Cruise began in 1995 as a small fundraiser to raise enough funds for a children’s soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan. Intended as a one-day event for the utmost 30,000 spectators, the event attracted an impressive crowd of over 250,000! Afterward, a group of classic car enthusiasts made it an annual event to relive the fun of the ’50s and ’60s, when music and trendy cars ruled Woodward Avenue. Today, it attracts millions of car enthusiasts and over 40,000 classics and street machines, not to mention special interest vehicles and collectors of all kinds.

Which day is the 2024 Woodward Dream Cruise

The 2024 Woodward Dream Cruise will be held on Saturday, 17 August. If it is your first time at the show, you should find a spot between Royal Oak and Birmingham. This stretch traditionally gets the most excitement and traffic.

Where is the Woodward dream cruise route?

The Woodward Dream Cruise spans much of Woodward Avenue. Classic car drivers cruise through nine participating communities, including the cities of Pontiac, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge, and Ferndale in Oakland County, Michigan. Weeks and days before the event, excited cruisers and spectators travel worldwide to participate in the eclectic event.

How long does the Woodward Dream Cruise last?

The cruise lasts for only one day. It begins at 9 am and ends at 9 pm. Given the number of participating car lovers, hitting the show early in the morning is advisable.

Do I have to pay fees to participate?

You don’t have to pay anything to cruise in the event or watch your favorite classic cars drive by. Anyone can participate, provided they are driving a classic car. If you drive any other car, you will be asked to keep off the two right lanes nearest to the curb.

Which cars can participate in the Woodward Dream Cruise?

Woodward Dream Cruise is an inclusive event that attracts a wide variety of automotive enthusiasts and vehicles. If a car fits the general theme of classic, vintage, hot rod, muscle, or otherwise unique and interesting automobiles, it will be welcomed at the Dream Cruise.

Is parking available at the event?

If you are attending the event to merely watch and marvel from the sidelines, there is public parking along or near the cruise route where you can safely tug your car.

Is Woodward Dream Cruise safe?

Woodward Dream Cruise is an alcoholic and crime-free family-oriented show. As such, public safety is paramount. Police departments from each community patrol on foot, horseback, and vehicles to ensure public safety. However, just like any other public event, it is important to consider personal safety.

Get your dream muscle car today from LaFontaine Classics

The Woodward Dream Cruise is a thrilling experience to cruise, watch, and marvel from the sidelines. The event showcases the diverse and rich history of automotive heritage, from classic hot rods and vintage muscle cars to sleek modern marvels. It allows enthusiasts to come together, share their love for automobiles, forge connections, and create memories that last a lifetime. Get ready to cruise down memory lane at the Woodward Dream Cruise with LaFontaine Classic Cars this August. Contact us today to explore our inventory of classic vehicles. Alternatively, you can also sell us your classic vehicle. We can pick up your car from any location in the U.S.

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