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Wayne DDA partners with Cruisin’

US12 to bring big changes to event

By Sarah Shurge
Mark your calendars because the
annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 is
quickly approaching. The event will
be happening on July 10th from
about 10AM to 10PM.
For the 15th year in a row, Michi-
gan Avenue and downtown Wayne
will be packed with classic and cus-
tom cars. But this year, downtown is
going to look a little different.
The City of Wayne Downtown De-
velopment Authority has partnered
with the cruise to facilitate family
friendly activities up and down
Michigan Ave.
This year there will be pit stops
down Michigan Ave for the commu-
nity to enjoy. There will be two air
conditioned shuttles running every
15 minutes from 2nd St. to New-
burgh Rd. to transport people from
stop to stop.
Each stop will be marked with a
sign and shuttles will be marked as
well.
The first stop is on 2nd St. in Vet-
eran’s Plaza. There will be a large Great cars will be out in force Cruisin’ US12 on July 10th. Photo by J. Byrnes
vendor show with 30-40 vendors. a bathroom available for the public. nations will be accepted. Facebook page for the cruise. You
There will also be two food trucks. The fifth and final stop is at Jack A porta potty will be stationed at can find it by searching Cruisin’
One selling deep fried oreos and fun- Demmer Ford, Inc. on Michigan Ave, Jack Demmer, along with two porta US12.
nel cakes. The other is a taco truck. before Newburgh Rd. Jack Demmer potties at the museum and church As things in Michigan begin to
The second stop is on Towne is working with the DDA and Ford for the block party. head back into the direction of nor-
Square St. behind the PNC Bank. Motor Company is allowing Jack Each pit stop will have a double mal, Cruisin’ US12 is a great oppor-
This stop is called the Family Fun Demmer to display the new Ford checkered flag marked outside. tunity for people to come out, walk
Zone. Bronco at this stop. “I’m excited to see the DDA part- downtown, and enjoy themselves
There is going to be a block party This stop will also have a car ner with the cruise this year to get with all the classic cars and new ac-
at the Wayne Historical Museum. Be- show and three food trucks. There more businesses involved,” said tivities the cruise has to offer.
tween the church and the museum, will be a lobster truck, The Grill Fa- Mayor John Rhaesa. When you’re in downtown Wayne,
there is going to be a flea market. ther will be selling BBQ, and Rafic’s Parking lots in downtown are you might catch Goci cruising down
There will also be a craft and game Falafel will be selling things like hosting local car clubs, while other Michigan Ave. in his brother Scott
area for kids, along with a bounce chicken wraps. cars will be driving up and down Gocaj’s 1969 red Cougar.
house and a DJ. All of the food trucks at each stop Michigan Ave. Thousands of cars “Downtown really makes it spe-
There will be two food trucks at will be running from 11AM-2PM. show up each year for the cruise, cial. It’s about the town, to showcase
the second stop as well. Good Eats Trucks may stay later if they choose and there are lots of regulars and our auto heritage. It’s perfect for
Grill selling hamburgers, chicken to. crowd favorites expected to make an cruising,” said Goci.
tenders, and more. And Kona Ice Other pit stops along Michigan appearance. If Cruisin’ US12 leaves you want-
selling snow cones and shaved ice. Ave are US12 Bar and Grill on the You can bring a lawn chair and ing more car events, don’t worry,
The third stop will be at Karma corner of 2nd St. with live music and find a spot to sit on the side of Michi- US12 Bar and Grill has got you cov-
Coffee Shop & Kitchen on Michigan a bathroom available for the public. gan Ave to watch the action in be- ered with weekly events that started
Ave, past Sophia St.. They will be Blast Cornhole will be in Derby’s tween visiting the nine pit stops at the end of May and will continue
serving ice cream and have an out- Alley in between 2nd St. and Wayne throughout downtown. throughout summer.
door family friendly event. Rd. Along with Benders Downtown “The fans love it. They are die Saturday is Car Shows from 5PM
The fourth stop will be at Kurt's Wayne next to US12. hard,” said John Goci. through 9PM in the US12 parking
Caps on Michigan Ave, past Clark St. Harry J. Will Funeral Homes on Goci has been involved with the lot. Thursday is Jeep Night from
They will be serving popcorn and Michigan Ave, past 4th St. is also a cruise for over 10 years. He kept the 5PM through 9PM in the parking lot.
water. Kurt’s Caps will also be selling pit stop and is having a car show cruise alive when it got renamed to And Wednesday is Minivan Mom
shirts and have an outdoor family event in the morning. Come around Cruisin’ US12 after the Michigan Ave Night from 5PM to close with $3
friendly event as well. This stop has 11AM for hot cake and hot rods. Do- Cruise left for Westland. He runs the Daiquiris and select drinks/shots.
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