Get Involved
Whether you want to sponsor, show your car, sell your goods, or volunteer your time—there's a place for you at Cruisin' Gratiot.
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Become a Sponsor
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Register Your Car
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Become a Vendor
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Volunteer
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Charity Partner
Become a Sponsor
Supporting our community is impossible without dedicated sponsors like you. Becoming a Cruisin' Gratiot sponsor is a great way to reach the community, support local charities, and connect with thousands of potential customers. 100% of sponsorship funds go directly to local charitable organizations.
Platinum
$5,000
- Title sponsor of a car show
- Trophies with your logo
- Logo on commemorative plaque
- Booth Fri & Sat (10x10)
- Website listing + hyperlink
- Median sign during Cruise Week
- Logo on t-shirts & print ads
- 10 Cruisin' Gratiot t-shirts
- Continuous event recognition
Gold
$2,500
- Co-sponsor of a car show
- Trophies with your logo
- Logo on commemorative plaque
- Booth Cruise Day (10x10)
- Website listing + hyperlink
- Median sign during Cruise Week
- Logo on t-shirts & print ads
- 10 Cruisin' Gratiot t-shirts
- Continuous event recognition
Silver
$1,000
- Logo on commemorative plaque
- Website listing + hyperlink
- Median sign during Cruise Week
- Logo on t-shirts & print ads
- 4 Cruisin' Gratiot t-shirts
- Continuous event recognition
Bronze
$500
- Logo on t-shirts
- Logo on all print ads
- Continuous event recognition
Plaque Sponsor
$150-200
- Business logo on commemorative plaque given to all registered cruisers
- Limited quantities available
Bag Line
$25
- One-line company name on the commemoritive bag
- First 25 spots only
Prefer to mail your form? Download the PDF, fill it out, and mail with payment to:
Cruisin' Gratiot, 24443 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021, Attn: Steve Upton
Register Your Car
Show off your classic, antique, or custom vehicle at Cruisin' Gratiot! Registration includes a welcome bag with commemorative plaque and event goodies.
Complete Cruise Package
$40
Registration, welcome bag, commemorative plaque, and t-shirt (sizes S–4XL)
Registration Only
$15
Registration, welcome bag, and commemorative plaque
Want your car judged? Judging participation is available for an additional fee.
Become a Vendor
Food vendors, concessions, and merchandise sellers are welcome at Cruisin' Gratiot events.
All vendors must obtain proper permits from the City of Eastpointe before participating. This includes health department approval for food vendors.
Requirements:
- City of Eastpointe vendor application
- $55 vendor licensing fee
- Health department permits (food vendors)
- Fingerprinting (if required)
City of Eastpointe Clerk's Office
Phone: (586) 445-3661 Ext. 2202 | Fax: (586) 445-5191
Volunteer With Us
Cruisin' Gratiot is 100% volunteer-run. We need help with:
- Event setup and teardown
- Parking coordination
- Registration booth
- Merchandise sales
- Marketing and promotion
- And more!
Interested in volunteering? Contact us at em3cruise@gmail.com or call (586) 596-5097.
Charity Partners
Cruisin' Gratiot supports local charitable organizations. If your nonprofit would like to be considered as a beneficiary, please submit an application.
Current charity partners help staff merchandise booths during event days. Cruisin' Gratiot, as a 501(c)(3) organization, requires documentation from all charity partners.