FeedsMichigan cruise picks up steam
Don Nicholson said he hoped businesses in downtown Wayne would benefit from a virtual fleet of classic cars that will rumble through the community in two months.
Nicholson is planning the second annual Michigan Avenue Cruise, which runs on a loop from Dearborn to Wayne along Michigan Avenue on July 11.
He said he’s planning the event this year even though he lost money on it last year because he sees the potential and he hopes Wayne business owners do, too. The program is heading for the printer soon and he’s looking for business sponsorships.
“If I keep losing money on it every year, it’s not going to happen,” said Nicholson with a laugh.
Currently Jack Demmer Ford and the Red Apple restaurant will provide the highlights for the day-long event in the city of Wayne. Demmer will host a car show at both locations-in Wayne and Dearborn-while the Red Apple will have a band playing throughout the event.
“They’re going to do more, but I don’t know all what it’s going to be yet,” said Nicholson. “It looks like it’s going to be one of the hot spots in Wayne this year.”
The event will coincide with other activities up and down the main strip. It is the same day as the Inkster Jazz Festival, and the Venus Restaurant will host a car show there in that city. There will also be a Vet Fest, a fundraiser for the Veteran’s Haven facility in Wayne. Other features-like an Emergency Response Vehicle show-will take place in Dearborn Heights. Nicholson said the armored assault vehicles used by the Detroit Police Department would be a part of that.
In Wayne, the Rotary Club will sell shirts in front of Leo’s Jewelry and Happy’s Pizza will sell slices in front of the Chamber of Commerce office.
Nicholson said the event will be preceded by Michigan Avenue Charity event on July 10, with tickets available from any Rotary member.
Called a Taste of Cruisin’ Michigan Avenue, it will take place at the Dearborn Glass Academy in Dearborn.
“We’ll have restaurants from all over the area coming in,” he said. “There will be everything from hot dogs to sushi.”
For more information or to sponsor the event, visit www.cruisinmichigan.com
