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Mint
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Mint
Woodward Dream Cruise: Route, timings, and other details celebrating Detroit's car culture
The Woodward Dream Cruise, touted as one of the largest one-day celebrations of classic car culture in the world, started at 9 AM on Saturday, August 16, in Michigan. Covering a 16-mile stretch of roadway, it sees the participation of nine Oakland County communities, such as Pontiac, Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Pleasant Ridge Berkley, Huntington Woods and Ferndale - all in Oakland County, USA Today reported. Michael Lary, president of the Woodward Dream Cruise board, said the event is being kept alive by "loyal auto enthusiasts" as well as young people, who are "going to keep the classics running'. It's simply the passion that makes an individual 'buy an old rust bucket, and say 'I can do something with this',' said Lary, and added that there is no need to be a "classic car owner" to appreciate something like that. Beginning in August 1995 as a fundraiser for a soccer field in Ferndale, it has become the largest one-day automotive event in North America during its 30-year run. The event sees roughly 40,000 classic cars and a million people on an annual basis from all over the world, with visitors from Australia as well. The event sees cruisers from different regions of North America travelling to Metro Detroit to take part in the celebration. As per the official website, Nelson House, along with a group of volunteers, started it with the intention of reliving the nostalgic heydays of the 1950s and 60s. After its inauguration, the welcomed around 250,000 people that year, which was 10 times more than the number expected. The cruise started at 9 AM (local time) on Saturday and will go on till 9 PM. On August 15, a few events were organized, including the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a meet-and-greet with Martha Reeves. For the event this year, Visit Detroit has projected an economic impact of $150 million. While the Dream Cruise is usually on the third Saturday in August, fans can witness classic Fords, Dodges and other vehicles from top brands on the Woodward throughout the summer. Interestingly, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, who was earlier the state senator for the area, has played a major role in the success of this event. Bouchard has been involved in the policing or coordination of 26 of the cruise's 30 events to date. Bouchard said it is one of the most stressful events of the year for him since "it's such a large area that we protect with an unknown amount of variables." Yes, it is free to attend or watch, while public parking remains available near the route. The event encompasses a 16-mile stretch of roadway covering nine Oakland County communities. It is taking place from 9 AM to 9 PM on August 16.
Axios
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Ideas to brighten up Pride Month in Metro Detroit
It's June, which means the summer sun is finally here — as are LGBTQ+ pride events. There's so much to do across the region and in Michigan, from festivals to sweet treats and vendor markets. Here are some suggestions. 🥘 Patronize an LGBTQ+-owned local business. Visit Detroit recently posted a list, including La Feria in Midtown, Detroit Vegan Soul in northwest Detroit, Not Sorry Goods in Ferndale and GiGi's on the west side. 👠 See drag artists perform at Motor City Pride in Hart Plaza. Afterward, grab some fresh-squeezed lemonade and Pride Month swag. Saturday, 1pm-9pm; Sunday, 12:30pm-7pm. $6. 🍻 Say cheers to a Pride-themed bar crawl around Greektown, with themed drinks, specials, live music and dancing. June 21 from 5-10pm. $23. 😄 Join an evening of comedy in Ferndale to fundraise for the nonprofit Ruth Ellis Center. Sunday, 7-10pm. $30. June 22, 1-6pm. Free!
CBS News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
City of Detroit gears up for busy Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend is finally here, and with it comes the start of festival season in Metro Detroit. While it may be chilly, the city is not canceling its unofficial start of summer. Visit Detroit says it is anticipating close to 300,000 people making their way downtown this weekend. "This is definitely the entertainment capital of the world, at least in the Midwest," said Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Visit Detroit. From street closures to reroutes, city leaders say they are already preparing for the surge of people and offer plenty of transportation options. "This weekend, we worked with the People Mover and the Q Line to extend their hours to one in the morning; we've set up Park and Ride programs," said Sam Krassenstein, deputy director of the Detroit Department of Public Works. Molinari says between the Movement Festival downtown, the Tigers-Guardians homestand at Comerica Park, and The Weeknd concert at Ford Field, the city could see close to $100 million in revenue for just this weekend alone. "You've got people from out of town putting their money in town, which is then reinvested into the community, and it is new money. It's not recycled money. It's money that wasn't here, that's here, and then comes back and goes," said Molinari. While this may seem daunting, Krassenstein says planning for last year's NFL Draft gave them a helpful leg up in preparing. "For that, we had that really complex series of road closures, a really intricate communications plan for having fan shuttles and using public transit, and we've taken a lot of those lessons, and we applied them to events for this year," said Krassenstein. With thousands of people expected to roll into town over the next few days, both men encourage Detroiters to plan ahead and enjoy. "We try to make sure that everyone, no matter if it's a Detroiter or someone coming in from the suburbs, that they're enjoying their time downtown, and they want to come back," said Krassenstein. "Take full advantage of Southeast Michigan, because, you know, this is going to be an amazing summer, and I think that we're all going to benefit greatly from it," said Molinari.
Free Malaysia Today
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Free Malaysia Today
Jeep returns as Juventus shirt sponsor in US$77mil deal through mid-2028
Jeep resumed the partnership after Juventus failed to secure a main sponsor following the expiry of their previous contract in June. (Reuters pic) TURIN : Juventus said on Tuesday US carmaker Jeep will pay €69 million (US$77.16 million) to become the Italian football club's front-of-jersey sponsor until June 2028. Of the total amount, Juventus will get €4 million for the remainder of the current season, €19 million for the next season, and €23 million for each of the following sporting seasons, the club said in a statement. The deal resumes the partnership after the Serie A club failed to find a main sponsorship deal when its previous contract with Jeep ended last June. Part of Stellantis – the world's fourth largest automaker – Jeep had been the main sponsor of Juventus, the 36-time Italian league champions, since 2012. The club currently featured 'Save the Children' foundation on the front of its shirt before the deal. Reuters reported last month that Jeep was set to get its brand back on the black-and-white shirts of Juventus. The Italian club also entered into a agreement with Detroit tourism bureau's 'Visit Detroit' to fill the second slot reserved for sponsors. The club did not provide financial details on the 'Visit Detroit' deal, but said it 'entails a fixed total fee significantly lower than that of the Jeep sponsorship agreement'. Juventus, who dominated Italian football for nearly a decade until 2020, have been struggling to regain their shine on the pitch after an accounting scandal, whose consequences included a ban from European competitions in the 2023/2024 season. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
CNA
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNA
Jeep returns as Juventus shirt sponsor in $77 million deal through mid-2028
Juventus said on Tuesday U.S. carmaker Jeep will pay 69 million euros ($77.16 million) to become the Italian soccer club's front-of-jersey sponsor until June 2028. Of the total amount, Juventus will get 4 million euros for the remainder of the current season, 19 million euros for the next season, and 23 million euros for each of the following sporting seasons, the club said in a statement. The deal resumes the partnership after the Serie A club failed to find a main sponsorship deal when its previous contract with Jeep ended last June. Part of Stellantis - the world's fourth largest automaker - Jeep had been the main sponsor of Juventus, the 36-time Italian league champions, since 2012. The club currently featured 'Save the Children' foundation on the front of its shirt before the deal. Reuters reported last month that Jeep was set to get its brand back on the black-and-white shirts of Juventus. The Italian club also entered into a agreement with Detroit tourism bureau's 'Visit Detroit' to fill the second slot reserved for sponsors. The club did not provide financial details on the 'Visit Detroit' deal, but said it "entails a fixed total fee significantly lower than that of the Jeep sponsorship agreement". Juventus, who dominated Italian soccer for nearly a decade until 2020, have been struggling to regain their shine on the pitch after an accounting scandal, whose consequences included a ban from European competitions in the 2023/2024 season.
