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Annual car cruise coming back to Downtown Wayne

By Sarah Shurge
Mark your calendars because the
annual car cruise, Cruisin’ US12 is
quickly approaching. The event will
be happening on Saturday, July 9th,
from about 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For the 16th year in a row, Michi-
gan Avenue and downtown Wayne
will be packed with classic and cus-
tom cars. For the second year in a
row, pit stops will be returning up
and down Michigan Ave for the com-
munity to enjoy, thanks to the city of
Wayne Downtown Development Au-
thority’s (DDA) partnership with the
cruise.
This year there will be eight pit
stops as well as a few honorable
mentions to stop at.
There will be air-conditioned
shuttles running every 20-25 min-
utes from Mark Chevrolet down to
Jack Demmer Ford to transport peo-
ple from stop to stop. Each pit stop
will be marked with a sign and shut-
tles will be marked as well.
“Last year everyone really enjoyed
the pit stops,” said Lisa Kubany, Cruisin’ US12 happens again this year on Saturday, July 9th, from about 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by J. Byrnes
DDA Marketing and Events Director. a.m. – 7 p.m. and then the after- Caps on Michigan Ave, past Clark St. McDonald’s on the corner of
“We will have more signs this year, so party will start inside at the bar. This stop is offering ice cold water, Michigan Ave and Wayne Rd, will be
people know where to get on the The fourth stop is called the Fam- as well as a free public restroom. hosting a kid friendly event starting
shuttles and explain what the events ily Fun Zone. This is at the Wayne Kurt’s Caps will also be selling shirts. 10 a.m. with a balloon artist and ma-
are. Hopefully it will be clearer for Historical Museum on Towne The eighth and final stop is at gician. A radio station will also at-
our spectators.” Square St. behind the PNC Bank. Jack Demmer Ford, Inc. on Michi- tend.
The first stop is Mark Chevrolet, There will be carnival games, prizes, gan Ave, before Newburgh Rd. There The Makers Market located at
a new partner to the cruise. This fire engines, as well as three food will be a band, car show, Mustang 34852 W. Michigan Ave and 2nd St.
stop will have live entertainment, a trucks running from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. club, and three food trucks running will be having a Christmas in July
car club, and four food trucks that The food trucks are: Khalipha’s Mo- from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The food sale at the market. They will also be
will be open from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. bile Kitchen selling burgers, fries, trucks are: Bad Mother Truckers hosting a “holding area” for those
The food trucks are: EggRoll Diva tacos, and BBQ, Sunny’s Sweets and selling wraps, tenders, and fries, that want to shop the event but don’t
selling egg rolls, The Grill Father Treats selling bubble waffles and Motor City Sweets, and the Lobster want to carry their bags up and
BBQ selling ribs, chicken, sausage, tacos with cotton candy pucker Truck selling lobster rolls and down Michigan Ave. This stop will be
and hotdogs, Love Froyo & Ice power, and a Kona Truck selling seafood. open 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cream selling frozen yogurt and ice shaved ice cream. Each pit stop and food truck's As always, parking lots in down-
cream, and Paradox Coffee selling The fifth stop will be a vendor running time will vary depending on town are hosting local car clubs,
coffee. show in the open lot next to location. while other cars will be driving up
The second stop is on 2nd St. in Brookie’s Cafe Wayne. Jen’s Wayne A porta potty will be stationed at and down Michigan Ave. Thousands
Veteran’s Plaza hosted by the Knights Treasures will be hosting 40 outside Mark Chevrolet, US12 Bar and Grill, of cars show up each year for the
of Columbus. The Knights have put vendors at this stop. There will also the Veteran’s Plaza, the vendors cruise, and there are lots of regulars
together a motorcycle show (a first be three food trucks open from 11 show, and Jack Demmer Ford. and crowd favorites expected to
for the cruise). This stop will also a.m. – 6 p.m. The food trucks are: Harry J. Will Funeral Homes on make an appearance.
have a DJ, then a band, as well as a Los Dos Amigos Taco Truck selling Michigan Ave, past 4th St. is an hon- You can bring a lawn chair and
beer garden for people 21 and older. taco-mex, Fun Food Express selling orable mention to stop at. Come find a spot to sit on the side of Michi-
There will be three food trucks run- sandwiches and fries, and Sweetjays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for hot cakes gan Ave to watch the action in be-
ning from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Cupcakes selling cupcakes and and hot rods. Breakfast is $5 a ticket tween visiting the eight pit stops
Cinnabon, Like Family Homestyle desserts. and kids ages 12-under eat free. Do- throughout downtown from Mark
Catering, and Hogz Backyard BBQ The sixth stop will be at Karma nations are being accepted to benefit Chevrolet to Jack Demmer Ford.
selling waffles, chicken wings, and Coffee Shop & Kitchen and Books on childhood diabetes. “We really wanted to make it more
BBQ. the Ave on Michigan Ave, past The parking lot opens at 8:30 walkable. It's our goal to get everyone
The third stop is US12 Bar and Sophia St. This stop will have an out- a.m. You can register your classic in the downtown area and walk the
Grill on the corner of 2nd St. with door vendor show and barbeque car for $10. There will be prizes for two miles. We have an event every
live music on the patio, hot food, and with hamburgers and hotdogs. Best in Show, Most Original, and quarter mile if not closer together”
cold beer. This stop will run from 10 The seventh stop will be at Kurt's Show Favorite. said Kubany.
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