Start your engines! The 31st annual Woodward Dream Cruise rolls into town this weekend, Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026. Enjoy the emergency vehicle show, the Lights and Sirens Cruise Parade, a Kids Play Zone, live music, Mustang Alley, and so much more. Grab some delicious food, snag unique merchandise, and join the parade of classic cars cruising through Downtown Ferndale and surrounding neighborhoods. Check out the full lineup of events at woodwarddreamcruise.com.

Pump the brakes! If you plan on attending, please be sure to adhere to the following rules:

• Drive, bike, and walk safely. Stay aware of your surroundings and follow all traffic rules.
• Please keep the back lanes clear for bikers. Do not stand or sit in these areas.
• You can bring chairs and blankets to the median, but tents and grills are not allowed.
• On Saturday, vehicles over 10,000 pounds, including those with attached trailers, are not allowed.

PARKING LOT CLOSURES:

The following street and parking locations will be closed on the indicated dates and times. Please ensure that your vehicles are moved to prevent being ticketed and towed at the owner's expense.

Permit parking restrictions will be lifted for the duration of the parking closures; permit holders may park in any valid space until normal parking resumes.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 248-336-4164.

East Nine Mile Road:
CLOSURE: Thursday, August 13, at 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Bermuda)
SECOND CLOSURE: Friday, August 14, at 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Leland)
THIRD CLOSURE: Saturday, August 15, at 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Hilton)
FULL REOPEN: Sunday, August 16, by 8:00 a.m.

West Nine Mile Road:
FIRST CLOSURE: Friday, August 14, at 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Allen)
SECOND CLOSURE: Saturday, August 15, at 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Planavon)
FULL REOPEN: Sunday, August 16, by 8:00 a.m.
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Vester Street:
CLOSURE: Saturday, August 15, 3:00 a.m. (Woodward to Bermuda)
REOPEN: Saturday, August 15, by 6:00 PM

Library Parking Lot #10:
CLOSURE: Friday, August 14, 3:00 a.m.
REOPEN: Saturday, August 15, by 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Parking Lot #11:
CLOSURE: Thursday, August 13, at 5:30 p.m. (South & Center Sections)
SECOND CLOSURE: Friday, August 14, 3:00 a.m. (All sections)
FULL REOPEN: Sunday, August 16, by 8:00 a.m.

Bermuda Parking Bays (E. Nine Mile Road to Vester):
CLOSURE: Friday, August 14, at 3:00 a.m.
REOPEN: Sunday, August 16, by 8:00 a.m.
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Como's Parking Lot #13:
CLOSURE: Thursday, August 13, at 3:00 a.m.
REOPEN: Sunday, August 16 by 12:00 p.m.

Stay safe, enjoy the cruise, and remember to use your turn signal!