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Cruisin’ in Downtown

By Sarah Shurge The sixth and final pit stop runs
It's almost that time of year again! from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Family
The 19th annual car cruise, Cruisin’ Fun Zone. This stop is hosted by the
US12 will be happening on Saturday, Wayne DDA, Historical Museum, and
July 12th. As always, Michigan Av- Hillcrest Bible Church. New to the
enue and downtown Wayne will be cruise is a 25 ft rock-wall, trampo-
packed with classic and custom cars. lines, games, and a live DJ. All ages
New to the cruise: 9:30 a.m. is an welcome (kids are required to have
opening prayer at Harry J Will Fu- an adult chaperone/must sign a
neral Home. 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. is waiver if they would like to partici-
the National Anthem, opening cere- pate on the rock-wall or trampo-
mony, and parade cruise beginning lines).
at Jack Demmer Ford. This pit stop will also have the
For the fifth year in a row, pit Food Truck Rally on Park St. and
stops will be returning up and down Biddle. The following food trucks
Michigan Ave for the community to will be open from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.:
enjoy. This year there will be six pit Motor City Sweet Treats, I Told You
stops, as well as a few honorable Food Truck, G Faz Pizza, El Jefe
mentions to stop at. Taco Truck, Kona Ice, and Lolly’s by
The first pit stop runs from 9:30 Golly.
a.m. - 12 p.m. at Harry J Will Fu- Porta potties will be available at
neral Home. For the 10th year, Harry each pit stop. There will be no shut-
J. Will Funeral Homes will be hosting tles this year.
Hot Cars and Hot Cakes. The park- The following businesses are our
ing lot opens at 8:30 a.m. Show reg- honorable mentions: US12 with
istration is $15 per car and includes good food, cold drinks and live
pancake breakfast. Additional tick- music on the outdoor patios. A new
ets for adults are $5.00, kids under arcade is open as well.
12 are free. UAW Local 900 with food and re-
The second pit stop runs from freshments.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Jack Demmer Flowers in the Mitten will have a
Ford. This stop will have a car show, bake sale and shopping specials all
DJ with live music, and food by Fun day. Fat Man Nok’s foot cart will be
Food Express. outside.
The third pit stop runs from 10 Derby’s Alley with BBQ by Wayne
a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Outdoor Vendor Fire Department.
Show, managed by Jen Bowers. This Kurt’s Caps and AKA Custom Ap-
stop will have local vendors offering parel will be selling T-shirts.
crafts, goods, and more. The State Wayne Theater with the
The fourth pit stop runs from 10 Rocky Horror Picture Show cast.
a.m. - 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church. Lastly, Avenue American Bistro
This stop will have a 50’s theme cel- and L George's Coney Island are of-
ebration where you can step back in fering free parking for classic cars or
time with a vintage car show and car clubs with room to pull in and
themed fun. out. There will be bounce houses,
The fifth pit stop runs from 12 face painting, cotton candy, popcorn,
p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Karma Coffee free water and ice, and Jesse James
Vendor Show. At this stop you can Band from 2- 6 p.m.
sip coffee, enjoy treats, and shop Make sure you come out and
from local artisans. enjoy Cruisin’ US12!
10 · July 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch