Quick Guide

The 2025 Woodward Dream Cruise runs Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET along Woodward Avenue in Metro Detroit. Watch the 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET primetime special on WXYZ‑TV (Channel 7) or stream it live at WXYZ.com. Create your own garage watch party with our playlist, cold brew plan, and downloadable bingo cards.

Sources: Woodward Dream Cruise, WXYZ Dream Cruise hub

Event Overview

Sources: WDC official site, WXYZ programming

Why It Matters

The Woodward Dream Cruise is the world’s largest one‑day classic car event, attracting more than one million visitors and over 40,000 vehicles each year. What started in 1995 as a fundraiser for a youth soccer field in Ferndale has grown into a rolling celebration of American car culture across 16 miles of Michigan’s most iconic roadway.

Sources: WDC history/FAQ

How to Host Your Own Garage Viewing

1. Stream the action — Tune in via WXYZ‑TV or WXYZ.com. Encore available Sunday.
2. Create the setup — Use a garage TV or projector, arrange seating, and add shade.
3. Build the soundtrack — Classic Motown and muscle‑era hits keep energy high.
4. Stay cool — Prepare a gallon of ready‑to‑drink cold brew plus a quart of concentrate.
5. Get competitive — Print our easy, medium, and hard bingo cards for car spotting.
6. Share the moment — Post your setup with #FuelYourDrive to join the community spotlight.

Download our Woodward Dream BINGO cards:

Cold Brew: Florida’s Garage Companion

In August heat, cold brew is both a refreshment and a ritual. Here’s how we make it:

Ready‑to‑Drink (½ gallon)

• ½ cup coarse coffee grounds
• 4 cups cold filtered water
• Steep 12–14 hours in the fridge
• Strain through mesh, then paper filter
• Serve over ice; best within 2–3 days

Concentrate (1 quart)

• 1 cup coarse coffee grounds
• 4 cups cold filtered water
• Steep 12–14 hours in the fridge
• Strain twice as above
• Dilute 1:1 with water or milk; keeps up to 2 weeks

View our Cold Brew Guide

Pro Tip: Our Stepside Decaf delivers bold flavor without the caffeine—perfect for late‑night watching.

Quick Woodward Facts

• Started in 1995 as a local fundraiser
• Now over 1M visitors annually
• Spans nine Metro Detroit communities along Woodward Avenue

Prep Checklist

• Brew ready‑to‑drink and concentrate batches
• Print bingo cards
• Arrange garage seating and fans
• Charge streaming devices
• Fill cooler with ice and cups
• Coordinate with friends online

FAQs

When does it start?
9:00 a.m. ET, August 16, 2025.
Is there streaming?
Yes, WXYZ‑TV and WXYZ.com, primetime 7:00–9:00 p.m. ET.
Where is the route?
Ferndale to Pontiac along Woodward Avenue.

Final Lap

Even from Florida, you can be part of the Woodward Dream Cruise energy. Stock up on your favorite roast, invite some friends, and turn your garage into the ultimate watch party pit stop.