Come Cruise Gratiot with Paul this Sunday, August 3rd!

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Carolyn Demates

Start your engines! This year, Paul will be the Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise’s Grand Marshal! Join him this Sunday, August 3rd, to celebrate Gratiot Avenue’s biggest event of the Summer!

Now in its 22nd year, this classic car event will run from 14 Mile to Harrington! The Opening Ceremonies will kick things into drive at 11:10 AM at the Cruise Headquarters (the Southeast Corner of 16 Mile & Gratiot, by the McLaren Glass House Building), accompanied by a performance of the National Anthem. The cruise will held until 6:00 PM. We hope you will join us for one of the best family cruises in Michigan!

Speaking of family, the Township and the Cruise has partnered together to create a Family Fun Zone, a place for the whole family to enjoy! Bring your family and friends to the Regional Shopping Center at 15 Mile & Gratiot from 12:00 to 4:00 PM to make some memories!

For more information on the Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, you can visit their website here and you can view their program of events here!

All Day Activities at the Family Fun Zone (From 12:00 to 4:00)

Touch-A-Truck
Bounce Houses
Food Trucks
Paint-A-Car
Library Activities
Gaming Truck
Games & Crafts
Vendors

Family Fun Zone Cruise Day Schedule

12:00 PM Family Fun Zone Opens!
1:00 PM Motor City Wranglers Perform!
4:00 Fun Zone Closes

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