GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Back for its 17th year, the Metro Cruise kicks off Friday with muscle cars, classics, antiques, hot-rods and more.
The event originally kicked off in 2005 when the Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce organized the event to help drive business to the 28th street corridor. Ever since, the event has been a staple as the summer begins to draw to a close each year.
Over 250,000 attendees have enjoyed the event in recent years with an estimated 15,000 cars participating.
This year, the Metro Cruise will feature two "Main Event" locations on 28th Street. The main hub for the event and the historic epicenter of the cruise is at Roger's Plaza in Wyoming and for the second year, the Woodland Mall parking lot will also serve as a hub for cruisers.
The heart of the Metro Cruise is throughout the Roger's Plaza parking lot. The venue is the traditional hub for the entire Metro Cruise and will feature the most classic cars of any venue over the weekend. Admission is free to all areas of the event.
Parking is available at Roger's Plaza or at Wyoming High School parking lot, and the Kent District Library - Wyoming Branch parking lot. A shuttle will be available from the high school and library to Roger's Plaza every 15 minutes from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Saturday. The shuttle is free.
Hours: Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Miss Metro Cruise® Finale Competition
This is the second year that one of the two Metro Cruise Main Events is being hosted at Woodland Mall and this year there is a lot more going on.
Admission and parking are free with parking located at the lot between the Phoenix Cinema and Von Maur on the south side, or the large lot north of Von Maur.
Hours: Friday 2 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Two Hour Collector Car Parking
Fire Department Demonstrations and Displays
Find more information on everything going on this weekend with the Metro Cruise on their Facebook page or at 28thStreetMetroCruise.org.
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