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2024 Woodward Dream Cruise kicks off with ribbon cutting. Here are other events to know about

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ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — The 2024 Woodward Dream Cruise is finally here, with thousands of people flocking to metro Detroit to see classic cars and enjoy the festivities.

WXYZ is proud to be an official partner of the Dream Cruise!

Our Woodward Dream Cruise special will air on Channel 7 on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on all your favorite streaming devices.

The official ribbon cutting was held on Friday to kick off the festivities.

Here's a list of activities below:

Birmingham
Saturday, Aug. 17:

  • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Birmingham Cruise, S. Old Woodward Avenue in Downtown Birmingham

Ferndale

Saturday, Aug. 17: Nine Mile and Woodward Avenue

  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Mustang Alley
  • 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.: Kids Car Club & Play Zone
  • 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage

Royal Oak

Saturday, Aug. 17: E. 13 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue

  • 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Performance Park Classic Car Show

Saturday, Aug. 17:

  • 8 – 9:30 a.m.: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run, Shrine High School, 3500 W. 13 Mile Road
  • 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.: Mustang Unleashed at Belle Tire, 31053 Woodward Avenue
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ford Display at Duggan’s Irish Pub, 31501 Woodward Avenue
  • 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Ford Electric Vehicle Display at Vitamin Shoppe, 31753 Woodward Avenue

Pleasant Ridge
Saturday, Aug. 19:

  • 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: Ford Bronco Corral at Woodward & Oakland Park Blvd.

Pontiac
Aug. 16-17:

  • M-1 Classic Car Parade
  • Pontiac Classic Car Show in North Saginaw, Downtown Pontiac

SMART Bus

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the one-day SMART Shuttle is FREE to all riders. Riders can board at any SMART RED or FAST bus stop from 8 Mile Road to Pontiac.

Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise

Official Woodward Dream Cruise merchandise is available to purchase on the website or at any of the following locations before and after the event: