Official WDC Schedule of Events & Road Map
The official Woodward Dream Cruise takes place annually on the 3rd Saturday in August, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Click a blue bar to find out what’s happening at various locations during the Woodward Dream Cruise!
The list of events are subject to change without notice.
Friday, August 15, 2025:
- 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: CruiseFest Classic Car Parade, On West 12 Mile Rd., between Coolidge and Greenfield Rd.
- 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM: 12 Mile Rd Street Concert, Movie, other Activities.
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, W. 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, W. 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
- www.berkleymich.org/cruisefest
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Birmingham Cruise
- South Old Woodward from Maple to Lincoln
- Classic Car Show, Interactive Sponsor Displays, Retail and Food Vendors
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent
- www.AllinBirmingham.com/CruiseEvent
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Nine Mile Rd and Woodward
- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show
- 5:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- 5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise Parade(begins on East Nine Mile Rd at Woodward, north to Eleven Mile Rd and back to East Nine Mile Rd)
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club & Play Zone
- 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: MMRA’s Quarter Midget Youth Racing Cars
- 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food and merchant vendors
Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ Nine Mile Rd and Woodward
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Mustang Alley
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club & Play Zone
- 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food and merchant vendors
- www.FerndaleDreamCruise.com
Friday, August 15, 2025:
- 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Vendors and Food Court
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run
- 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Vendors and Food Court
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Woodward and Oakland Park Blvd.
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Ford Bronco Show, Woodward and Oakland Park Blvd.
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- ALL DAY: Entertainment, Food Trucks, Family Fun, & Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent
- www.pontiac.mi.us/community/events/
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SMART-WDC FREE SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
- Join us on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a stress-free ride to the Woodward Dream Cruise with SMART – WDC’s Free Shuttle Bus Service! Enjoy the iconic event from a SMART perspective as you travel in comfort on our air-conditioned buses. Forget the hassle of parking, gas, and driving – we’ve got it all covered!
Service Highlights:
- Free Rides for All: Hop on and off the shuttle for free anywhere along the Woodward route, from Ferndale to Downtown Pontiac.
- Convenient Hours: Shuttles run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., giving you plenty of time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dream Cruise.
- Easy Boarding: Catch the shuttle at any RED SMART or FAST bus stop along Woodward Avenue.
- Accessibility and Convenience: All our shuttles are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.
- Experience the Woodward Dream Cruise with SMART and cruise through the nine participating communities along the 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue in style and comfort!