Press Kit
Everything you need to cover Cruisin' Gratiot—logos, photos, facts, and contacts.
Quick Facts
What
Metro Detroit's premier classic car cruise and community celebration
When
Third week of June annually (5 days)
Where
Gratiot Avenue, Eastpointe, Michigan
History
Established 1998 — celebrating 28 years
Attendance
Tens of thousands of spectators annually
Mission
100% of proceeds benefit local charities
Organized By
Eastpointe Cruisin' Gratiot, Inc.
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Admission
Free for spectators
Media Contact
For all media inquiries, interviews, and press requests, please contact:
Steve Upton
President, Eastpointe Cruisin' Gratiot
(586) 596-5097
em3cruise@gmail.com
24443 Gratiot Ave, Eastpointe, MI 48021
There is reserved parking for media on Cruise Day at East Detroit High School
Downloadable Assets
Official Logo
PNG, SVG, and EPS formats for web and print use.
Event Photos
High-resolution images for editorial use. Credit: Carl King
Fact Sheet
One-page PDF with all key event information.
About Cruisin' Gratiot
Cruisin' Gratiot is Metro Detroit's premier classic car cruise, held annually along historic Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe, Michigan. What began in 1998 as a community celebration of automotive culture has grown into a week-long event drawing tens of thousands of car enthusiasts and spectators.
The event features daily classic car shows at local venues leading up to the main Cruise Day celebration, which includes live entertainment, food vendors, awards ceremonies, and thousands of classic, antique, and custom vehicles cruising Gratiot Avenue.
Cruisin' Gratiot is organized entirely by volunteers and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. One hundred percent of proceeds benefit local charities, with over 20 community organizations receiving support each year.