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Be sure to check out the classic cars up and down Michigan Avenue. Photo by John
Rhaesa
CRUISE, Continued from page 7 engage the community that they do.”
Moonlit Mystic LLC, Wayne Dairy
and Karma Coffee. This is a pop-up Queen, and Helium Studio are wel-
vendor show. Karma’s kitchen will coming to all cruisers as a cooling
be open and the patio available for center.
dining. The shuttle stop will be lo- “The cruise is uniting the busi-
cated off Sophia St. behind the tax nesses with the community,” said
building. Kubany. “Three new people wanted
Porta potties will be listed on the to join us this year, so the news is
map and stationed at the following spreading. People are jumping at the
locations: Jack Demmer, St. Mary’s, opportunity to become a part of this
family fun zone, and the outdoor ven- event.”
dor show. The DDA will attend the event
There are many honorable men- and be handing out collectable
tion businesses that will be hosting cruise keychains. The DDA is trying
an event, family friendly activities, to make the keychains a tradition.
and possibly prizes: AKA Sports, All “I feel like the cruise just isn't an
Star Patriots Dance Company, event, it's a tradition. It brings the
Brookie’s Café, Fat Man Nok's World community together in a way that's
Famous Hot dogs outside of the just different than anything else.
Marker’s Market, Kicks Tae Kwon There's something for everybody,”
Do, Kurt's Caps with cruise t-shirts, said Kubany.
State Wayne Theater with the Rocky Parking lots in downtown will be
Horror Picture Show cast, and Taste hosting local car clubs, while other
the Smoke. cars will be driving up and down
Michigan Ave. Thousands of cars
Flowers in the Mitten and Makers show up each year for the cruise,
Market will have 35 local crafters to and there are lots of regulars and
shop from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., indoor crowd favorites expected to make an
crafts, and a free meet and greet with appearance.
Bluey from 11a.m. – 5 p.m. There McDonald’s dining room will be
will be a permanent jewelry vendor open on the corner of Michigan Ave
and chocolate drop shop. and Wayne Rd.
The Wayne Fire Department is You can visit participating busi-
hosting a fundraiser for Wayne Pro- nesses for a Cruising Downtown
fessional Firefighters Association in Wayne Cruise map and be sure to fol-
Derby’s Alley starting at 11 a.m. low the DDA on Facebook for daily
There will be pulled pork sand- updates regarding the cruise by
wiches or loaded nachos. searching “Wayne Downtown DDA”
US12 Bar and Grill will have live “This cruise has become more of
music, food, and drink specials. Get a celebration of our community,”
there early to get your spot on the said Kubany. “We are lucky to get to
patio. welcome so many car enthusiasts to
“They [US12 Bar and Grill] have our city and get to show them how
been a part of this cruise every single amazing the City of Wayne is. This
year and they help make it a huge year promises to be the best year
success for that corner and specta- yet.”
tors coming in,” said Kubany. “It's The DDA and cruise are still final-
important and amazing the way they izing all the details for the event.
8 · July 2024 · The Wayne Dispatch