When is woodward dream cruise 2018

That is, if you plan to drive and don't want to be arrested. The Dream Cruise is crawling with cops. And that's a good thing -- because the event has never had a serious accident or injury, not since it began as a fundraiser for a children's soccer field in Police from numerous cities will be up and down Woodward, on foot as well as astride motorcycles and inside patrol cars.

If you try to imbibe in public, you'll be asked to "pour it out. But first He's been with WDIV since Larry Spruill Jr. Larry grew up as a military kid because his father is a retired Chief of the United States Air Force. All About Michigan. Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday: What you need to know.

Published: August 18, pm. About the Authors:. On TV. The following is parking information relative to municipal parking lots only, and nearest to Woodward Avenue:.

City of Berkley: The communities primary events are located in downtown with municipal parking available. There are no public parking areas near Woodward. Parking is allowed on side streets adjoining Woodward.

Overnight parking is not permitted. For details: www. City of Birmingham: All activities are within walking distance of the city's five parking decks, where the first two hours of parking are free. Huntington Woods: Parking areas on Woodward have been leased by car clubs or reserved for city residents' activities. Pleasant Ridge: Parking is allowed on side streets adjoining Woodward but get there early to find a space.

City of Pontiac: Municipal parking is located in the downtown area and surrounding areas. City of Royal Oak: Parking is available at muncipal parking lots in the downtown area and walking distance from Woodward.

As in previous years, there will be a traffic control order in place, prohibiting any commercial vehicles, vehicles in excess of 10, pounds and any trailers from being on Woodward during the cruise. He said the department also will enforce a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe driving, such as doing burnouts on Woodward and drinking while driving.

It attracts visitors from all over the United States and from as far away as Australia, and they all spend money on hotels, transportation, food and more from local vendors. Payne said the employees grumble about it, but the pub brings in staff from Jameson's Irish Pub in Brighton to help. It also brings in security. Some restaurants only take reservations during the weekend, while others close to avoid the masses. Duggan's is first-come, first-served starting Monday.

The pub puts up a beverage-and-food tent on its north parking lot with live entertainment and reserves its south lot for parties on Friday and Saturday.