Official Woodward Dream Cruise Schedule of Events
- Nick Cavanaugh @Car_Sick_Nick
- Aug 13
- 3 min read
The official Woodward Dream Cruise route is on historic Woodward Avenue. A 16-mile radius involving nine suburban communities, including Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Ferndale, Huntington Woods, Royal Oak, Pleasant Ridge, and Pontiac. Let this serve as your tour guide to help navigate through the Largest One-Day Car Event in the World.
City of Berkley 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, West 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, West 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue
City of Birmingham
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Birmingham Cruise Event
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
Parking: All activities are within walking distance of the city’s downtown parking.
City of Ferndale
Friday, August 15, 2025 – Nine Mile Rd @ Woodward
1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Curry Motorsports Formula 1 and various classic and muscle cars
5:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise Parade (On Woodward at E. Nine Mile Rd to 11 Mile Rd and back)
6:00 PM: Meet & Greet: Martha Reeves from Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
ALL DAY: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by LIV Cannabis
ALL DAY: Kids Play Zone, Sponsored by Vibe Credit Union
ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food, and merchant vendors
Saturday, August 16, 2025 – Nine Mile Rd @ Woodward
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Mustang Alley
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Bronco Corral
ALL DAY: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage, Sponsored by LIV Cannabis
ALL DAY: Kids Play Zone, Sponsored by Vibe Credit Union
ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, food, and merchant vendors
Parking: Parking lots surround downtown Ferndale, near Woodward Avenue & Nine Mile Rd.
http://www.FerndaleDreamCruise.com/
City of Royal Oak Tuesday, August 5, 2025:
5:00 PM: Start Your Engine Media Party, Duggan’s Pub, 31501 Woodward Ave.
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:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Vendors and Food Court
Parking: Available at municipal parking lots and within walking distance from Woodward.
www.RoyalOakRec.com
City of Pleasant Ridge
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise Tent, Woodward and Oakland Park Blvd.
City of Pontiac
Saturday, August 16, 2025:
North Saginaw Block Party, Downtown Pontiac
Parking: Parking lots and parking structures are located in the surrounding downtown Pontiac.
Smart-WDC Free Shuttle Bus Service
Join SMART for the Woodward Dream Cruise and enjoy a FREE and comfortable ride through the nine vibrant communities along the iconic 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue.
Free Rides for All: Hop on and off the shuttle for free anywhere along the Woodward route, from Ferndale to Downtown Pontiac.
Shuttles run from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Catch the shuttle at any RED SMART or FAST bus stop along Woodward Avenue.
All shuttles are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bike racks.
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