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Metro Cruise is coming to 28th Street Aug. 25 and 26 with old favorites and new features

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WKTV’s DreamWheels red carpet classic car show is always a Metro Cruise premiere event. (WKTV)

By Deborah Reed

deborah@wktv.org

The 28th Street Metro Cruise takes place annually in Wyoming and Kentwood. (Courtesy, Joanne Bailey-Boorsma)

Buckle up for the 18th annual 28th Street Metro Cruise this weekend!

15,000+ collector/sports/antique cars, two days, 17 hours, five cities, 13 miles, and hundreds of public and private events will descend upon 28th Street and the surrounding areas on Aug. 25 and 26.

An estimated 200,000 people participate in Metro Cruise related events during this annual two day event.

Since its inception in 2005, Metro Cruise has been a consistent celebration of cars, local business, great food, and family and friends while also continuing the car culture known in the Grand Rapids area.

A new era

Previously owned by the Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of Commerce, Metro Cruise has recently come under new ownership through a privately owned entity.

Despite the change in proprietorship, Wyoming Police Lt. Andrew Koeller said, “The Wyoming Police and the City of Wyoming are providing the same services we have traditionally provided.”

Rogers Plaza mall parking lot in Wyoming is always a focal point for the 28th Street Metro Cruise. (WKACC)

Wyoming Police Department is staffing Metro Cruise with assistance from the Michigan State Police, Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Grandville Police, Walker Police, Kentwood Police, and Wyoming Fire Department.

Eventgoers can expect to see WYPD in marked police vehicles, police motorcycles, on bicycles, and on foot.

“The Wyoming Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment during the event for all to enjoy,” said Koeller.

Take a quick Pit Stop

“We are very excited to announce a feature of Metro Cruise we know you’ll love,” the Metro Cruise website states. “There are now more ways than ever to enjoy your favorite auto event.”

Three Pit Stop sites have been added to Metro Cruise. These sites will be smaller, more specialized, and offer easier access than the Main Event sites at Woodland Mall and Rogers Plaza.

Hosting a minimum of four key features – collector car club(s), food vendor(s), official Metro Cruise merchandise, and an entertainment feature – each Pit Stop site will be open to the public with space for free parking.

Popular events

The Metro Cruise Dust Off kicks off the event series each year (WKTV)

Official event times are 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26. The Official Cruise time down 28th Street at 4 p.m. on Saturday. However, it is not unusual to see classic cars cruising along 28th Street all weekend long.

The Woodland Mall Main Event location will offer several family-friendly activities such as live music, Car Smash, RC Car building and racing, a climbing wall, a scavenger hunt, and much more.

Also featured at the Woodland Mall will be the annual DreamWheels Red Carpet Classic Car Show on Saturday from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This premiere event allows audience members to gather along a 135 foot red carpet as beautiful classic cars are revealed and roll by.

Rogers Plaza is the second Main Event location and will also provide live music, various family-friendly activities, the DYNO area, Miss Metro Cruise Finale competition, and the Wyoming High School Color Guard and Drumline.

Plan your visit

Metro Cruise Information Tents at the Main Event sites will have free, full color, printed programs. A full list of events and times can also be found here.

Learn more about Metro Cruise at 28thstreetmetrocruise.org.

Share your photos with us!

Gene Billings and daughter Cathe DeLaney, Metro Cruise 2022 (WKTV)

We want see how much fun you had at Metro Cruise!

Submit your photos from wherever you are at Metro Cruise to general@wktv.org by Monday, Aug. 28 for a chance to have them included in WKTV Journal’s photo gallery.

28th Street Metro Cruise revs in for the weekend

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By Joanne Bailey-Boorsma
WKTV Managing Editor
joanne@wktv.org

The 17th annual Metro Cruise gets underway today with participants able to visit two locations that bookend the 28th Street experience.

The main stage remains at Rogers Plaza, which will be a buzz of activity for both days. This year, Woodland Mall in Kentwood will be the second location, which will be packed with activities and classic cars.

Of course, the best way to check out the action, is to snag a 28th Street Metro Cruise Official Program, which is available online or purchase a hardcopy at the event. Activities at both locations start on Friday and run through 9 p.m. and then

To help you make plans, here are some highlights you won’t want to miss.

At the Rogers Plaza Main Event, there will be free shuttle service provided by The Rapid. Attendees can park at the Wyoming High School, 1350 Prairie Parkway SW, or the KDL Wyoming Branch, 3350 Michael Ave. SW, to catch a ride to the main stage.

On Friday, the Wyoming High School marching band will perform at 5:30 p.m. Of course, classic car corridor official opens as well.

On Saturday, there will be several events taking place. The final 10 contests for the Miss Metro Cruise will compete for the 2022 title at 3 p.m.

The popular DreamWheels production, produced by WKTV, will be filming at 7 p.m. at the east end of the Rogers Plaza parking lot.

Also, while in the area, make sure to head down to the GM Components Holding, LLC, 2100 Burlingame Ave. SW, where there will be a car show featuring the Futurliner, children’s activities, plant tours and a job fair.

At the Woodland Mall stage, the largest West Michigan Antique Fire Truck Display will be taking place most of Friday along with music, children’s activities and classic car corridor.

Saturday, the music and fun continues at the Woodland Mall with the official cruise time set for 4 p.m.

Near Woodland Mall, Berger Chevrolet will be hosting an all GM show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Visit the 28th Street Metro Cruise website or the event’s Facebook page for updates and details.

Grand Rapids’ Sweet Adelines join the DreamWheels TV show

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By Colleen Pierson
WKTV Community Contributor

Sweet Adelines perform on the red carpet for DreamWheels. (Supplied)

Picture This: A red carpet production featuring four-part harmony, classic cars and television production at its finest.

DreamWheels 2022 is back, taking place from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Rogers Plaza in Wyoming. The red carpet classic car event featuring the Grand Rapids Sweet Adelines will be available beginning Friday, Sept. 9 on WKTV on Demand.

This year’s one-hour show on the red carpet features musical entertainment from the Grand Rapids Chorus-Sweet Adelines, and some of the most beautiful classics from car owners and the Grand Rapids Auto Gallery.  Among the “stars” being featured are a 1960 Cadillac, a 1931 Duesenberg, a 1954 Buick Skylark, a 1959 Cadillac couple seville, and a 1942 Chrysler Woody Wagon. 

Strong partnership

“We have had a collaboration with the Grand Rapids Chorus-Sweet Adelines that goes back nearly 30 years,” said WKTV Community Media General Manager Tom Norton. “We think it is a perfect match to bring this professional ensemble to the red carpet for DreamWheels.”

There will be a number of classic cars heading down this year’s red carpet at “DreamWheels including a 1942 Chrysler Woody Wagon. (WKTV)

The Grand Rapids Chorus-Sweet Adelines Master Director Denise Van Dyken said she is very thankful for this opportunity

“We are very appreciative of the partnership,” Van Dyken said. “I thank WKTV for inviting us to participate in the DreamWheels production as part of the 2022 Metro Cruise. I’m absolutely thrilled to participate in the comeback of this amazing extravaganza. It will be such fun celebrating Grand Rapids’ timeless love affair with cars—and another American classic—barbershop harmony.”

The DreamWheels production will take place during the Wyoming Kentwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Street Metro Cruise, which is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 26 and 27. Starting Friday night, classic cars and car lovers will meet up at Rogers Plaza and Woodland Mall for an array of events, activities and music. For a complete schedule of the 28th Street Metro Cruise, visit 28thstreetmetrocruise.org