The Countdown Is On
Cruisin' Gratiot
Metro Detroit's premier classic car cruise returns to Gratiot Avenue. Multiple days of chrome, community, and charity.
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Community • Cars • Charity
More Than a Car Show
What started as a small gathering of classic car enthusiasts has grown into one of Metro Detroit's most anticipated summer traditions. Every year, Cruisin' Gratiot fills the avenue with gleaming chrome, live music, and thousands of visitors—while raising funds for local charities that serve our community.
27+
Years Strong
$35K+
Raised for Charity
500+
Registered Cars
Events
Main Event
2026 Cruise Day at Eastpointe High School
June 13, 2026
10:00 am
- 08:00 pm
15501 Couzens Ave
• Food drive / Gas Card give-away with registration
• Multiple trophies to be awarded with registration
• Visit the WCSX booth and meet “Screaming Scott”
• Live music by DJ Jim Randlett of Sound Sensation
• Official Gratiot Cruise merchandise sales
• Food vendors
• Free Parking
Main Event
2026 Cruise Day at Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant
June 13, 2026
11:00 am
- 08:00 pm
24443 Gratiot Ave
• Visit the WRIF booth and meet “Meltdown”
• Merchandise sales
Tuesday
Jun 09
Car Shows
St. Peters Lutheran Church
4:00 pm
- 08:00 pm
• Live music by DJ Jim Randlett / Sound Sensation
• Official Gratiot Cruise merchandise sales
• Food Vendors -TBD
• Trophy award / Sponsors Choice
• Food drive / Gas Card give-away with registration
• Free parking
Wednesday
Jun 10
Car Shows
First State Bank
4:00 pm
- 08:00 pm
• Live music by DJ Jim Randlett / Sound Sensation
• Official Gratiot Cruise merchandise sales
• Food Vendors -TBD
• Trophy award / Sponsors Choice
• Food drive / Gas Card give-away with registration
• Free parking
Thursday
Jun 11
Car Shows
Villa Restaurant and Pizzeria
4:00 pm
- 08:00 pm
• Live music by DJ Jim Randlett / Sound Sensation
• Official Gratiot Cruise merchandise sales
• Trophy award / Sponsors Choice
• Food drive / Gas Card give-away with registration
• Free parking
Friday
Jun 12
Car Shows
Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant
4:00 pm
- 08:00 pm
• Live music by DJ Jim Randlett / Sound Sensation
• Official Gratiot Cruise merchandise sales
• Trophy award / Sponsors Choice
• Food drive / Gas Card give-away with registration
• Free parking
Scenes from Gratiot Avenue
All event photos by Karl King / Street Rodder King
Our Sponsors
Cruisin' Gratiot is made possible by the generous support of local businesses and organizations. Thank you for helping us keep this tradition alive.
