CRUISE CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
We regret to announce that Cruisin' 53, as well as the Run Warren 5K, planned for Saturday, June 6, has been cancelled due to the pandemic. Back in March we opted to monitor the situation, but it has become clear that to hold the event is highly dangerous and most likely will be illegal since we anticipate the Stay-At-Home order from Governor Whitmer to be extended into the summer.
Our friends in Center Line will be meeting in early May to make a final determination for the Center Line Independence Festival. We will update this site with new information when a decision has been reached.
Cruisin' 53 will be back in 2021! We look forward to the day when we can gather once again to celebrate the strength and resilience of our community (and see some awesome cars!).
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2020
PROUDLY PRESENTED BY:
IT'S OUR SECOND YEAR & WE'RE BIGGER AND BETTER!
GET IN ON THE ACTION:
On behalf of the Warren Community Foundation and the communities of Warren and Center Line, we cordially invite you to the Cruisin' 53 car cruise! Our founders have years of experience organizing cruises throughout Southeast Michigan and are thrilled to bring this exciting event to the community. With multitudes of beautiful and unique cars lining Van Dyke/M-53, great food and drink, rockin' live music and more planned, Cruisin' 53 is quickly becoming a beloved annual party.
The purpose of the cruise in addition to quality of life for the residents of Warren and Center Line is to raise revenue for local community investment in the two communities.This is a joint effort between the City of Center Line and the City of Warren with the proceeds of the event being distributed equally through the Warren Community Foundation and the Center Line Festival Foundation.
The day is packed with fun activities! Van Dyke will be alive, from Cruise Headquarters at City Center Plaza (formerly known as Essco Square) to our hotspots at Warren City Hall and Maybelle Burnett Library, with food trucks, games, family fun, music, and the main attraction, the car show and parade featuring sleek, historic and customized cars of all shapes and sizes! Concurrently, the Center Line Independence Festival will be in full swing! Awards for the car show will be presented at 4:00pm and the cruisers are encouraged to hang into the night, though make sure to stop by the festival for fireworks at dusk!
OFFICIAL CRUISE ROUTE
WE'VE GOT THE WHOLE DAY COVERED!
FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THE 4TH ANNUAL RUN WARREN 5K
WARREN CITY SQUARE
1 CITY SQUARE, WARREN, MI 48093
This 5K promotes health and fitness for the whole family and raises money for underserved groups. This year we have blended it with the cruise as our morning programming! The course is certified by the United States Association of Track and Field and offers separate competitive categories from teens to people in their 80s! For those who are looking for a slower pace, we hold a Senior Walk around City Square and a Kids Fun - Run where kids can run wild in a safe environment. A t-shirt, medal and snacks are provided with the cost of registration.
8:00 AM
CHECK-IN/DAY OF REGISTRATION OPENS
8:30 AM
GROUP WARM-UP WITH BLINK FITNESS
9:00 AM
5K, SENIOR WALK AND KIDS FUN-RUN
5K ADULT: $25
5K STUDENT: $10
SENIOR WALK & KIDS FUN-RUN: $5
A prize of $1K will be awarded to the athletic department of the area high school that has the most pledged support! That means each runner that is a student, alum, parent, faculty member, etc will contribute one point towards the total.
The winners of the $1K prize an the Mayor's Cup over the last three years were:
2019: Center Line High School
2018: De La Salle High School
2017: Regina High School
Monitoring of the race will be provided by Eastside Racing Company, which has served the Detroit Metropolitan Area for 30 years. Each runner will be given an electronic chip that will measure the distance traveled and the time it took. Results will available shortly thereafter on their website.
CAR SHOW &
CAR PARADE @
CRUISE HQ
CITY CENTER PLAZA
25005 VAN DYKE AVE., CENTER LINE, MI 48015
The main event! Van Dyke was alive with activity during our inaugural year and now we're bigger and better. Food, live music and of course, cars of all shapes and sizes! Gearheads can set up their chairs and talk shop while other attendees can enjoy the visual splendor of the car show. Add a parade and some prize money and you've got a banner summer day for Warren and Center Line. And it's all to benefit the community. Between the the registration fees and our sponsor contributions, we are the rare cruise that raises thousands for local nonprofits and groups.
10:00 AM
CHECK-IN/DAY-OF-REGISTRATION OPENS
Our check-in table will be set up in a prominent location at headquarters for ease of access. All online registrants will be assigned a parking spot upon arrival and must check-in at the desk after parking to receive their number tag for the judges and their car plaque. If you arrive with a car unregistered, you will follow the same protocol and pay at the desk ($5 additional charged, $25 total).
12:00PM
CAR PARADE ON ROUTE ALONG VAN DYKE
Starting at 11:30am, our staff will begin lining up all cruise participants within City Center Plaza for the commencement of the car parade at noon. The Grand Marshall and police vehicles will lead the parade northbound on Van Dyke with the official turnaround at 14 Mile Road. After the turnaround, cruises can remain on the route for as long as they'd like before returning to their parking spot at headquarters.
4:00 PM
AWARDS CEREMONY
Cash prizes and certificates will be awarded in both Stock and Modified categories and one overall Best in Show. The judges will make their way through all entries at the close of registration (12:00pm) and use the same rubric. Scoring is a point-based system in five areas: body, engine, interior, paint and wheels/tires.
MAKE SURE TO COME HUNGRY!
While we're not able to announce our food vendors just quite yet, rest assured we will have plenty of grub from hot dogs and chips to more upscale and artisan options.
LIVE TUNES
FOUR OF A KIND
12:00PM - 2:00PM
FLIGHT
2:30PM - 4:30PM
The bands will be set up on a large stage. Some seating provided, but lawn chairs are enouraged!
HOW MUCH PRIZE MONEY IS AWARDED?
Three placements and prizes will be awarded to cars in both Stock and Modified entrance pools.
FIRST PLACE: $100
SECOND PLACE: $50
THIRD PLACE: $25
OVERALL BEST IN SHOW (ONLY ONE): $150
BEER FEST
WARREN CITY SQUARE
1 CITY SQUARE, WARREN, MI 48093
One of our new additions! Unwind from a day of cruising with some incredible local beers! Breweries from the area will be set up in Warren City Square debuting their new creations as well as bringing high-quality favorites. More details will come later, but know that the prices will be cheap, the beer will be plenty, food trucks will be joining the party and live music and some lawn games should be expected. Begins in the late afternoon and goes into the evening.
TIME, VENDORS AND DETAILS: TBD
FAMILY FAIR
WARREN CIVIC CENTER SOUTH
MAYBELLE BURNETTE LIBRARY
22005 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48089
Another new addition! We invite you to explore the new Warren Civic Center South and Maybelle Burnette Library. We guarantee a total blast for children and their parents. Plans are still being drawn up, but come for the new state-of-the-art aquarium and playground and stay for the make-your-own t-shirt station, book fair, racing games and more.
TIME, VENDORS AND DETAILS: TBD
CENTER LINE
INDEPDENDENCE FESTIVAL
MEMORIAL PARK
25355 LAWRENCE AVE, CENTER LINE, MI 48015
Center Line Independence Festival is a celebration of over 80 years of traditional small town lifestyle in the Heart of Metro-Detroit. The city of Center Line goes all out for this beloved annual party. The three day festival will have live bands, carnival, fireworks, food vendors, and craft vendors. The highlight of the Saturday schedule is an extensive fireworks show. Please visit the website for the complete schedule of events and more information.
FIREWORKS BEGIN AT DUSK
THANK YOU TO OUR
2019 SPONSORS.
An undertaking like this cruise requires allies and partners to make it a reality. We are grateful to these organizations for their support. If you have interest in becoming a sponsor, click the button to learn more.
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2019 CRUISE PHOTOS
GET IN TOUCH.
Whether you have a question about registration, you are thinking about sponsoring, or any matter at all, we want to hear from you: the community. We look forward to answering your questions.
DONNA WEATHERBY
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & SPECIAL EVENTS
313.510.8340
JOHN JOHNSON
PRINCIPAL CRUISIN' 53 ORGANIZER
586.214.9116