What to Expect at the 28th Street Metro Cruise
The 28th Street Metro Cruise is one of West Michigan’s biggest car events, where thousands of people of all ages gather every year to celebrate everything from classic cars to custom rides.
Miles of shiny vehicles will cruise down 28th Street over the August 21 – 23 weekend.
The event features car shows with all your favorite models, live music, food trucks, and activities to keep everyone entertained. Stretching 13 miles through five cities, 28th Street offers a variety of events at every stop.
If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity to round out your summer, this event is definitely worth checking out.
Visit a Pit Stop Location
This community hangout is packed with four smaller pit stops, where you’ll find competitions, live music, food trucks, and, of course, lots and lots of cool cars.
| 2025 Pit Stop Locations |
|---|
| Pit Stop at Friendship Park (in front of Cascade Library) 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Pit Stop at Sheraton Grand Rapids 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Pit Stop at Oakestown Mall/Borgman Ford 3000 28th St SW, Grandville |
| Pit Stop at Cascade Village 6796 Cascade Rd, Cascade, MI |
| Miss Metro Cruise Finale Rogers Plaza Main Stage |
Most Stuff is at Rogers Plaza
The event’s main hub is Rogers Plaza in Wyoming, where all the big stuff happens—live bands, car displays, family-friendly activities, and more.
If you want something more laid-back, head to the smaller “Pit Stop” spots along 28th Street mentioned above.
28th Street Metro Cruise 2025 – SCHEDULE
| Date | Event | Key Attractions & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug 21, 2025 4 – 8 PM | Cascade’s Metro Cruise Warm-Up 6797 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids, MI | Live music, food vendors, Cascade Fire Truck, K9 unit demonstrations, kids’ games, face painting, official Metro-Merch, and collector cars. |
| Friday, Aug 22, 2025 2 – 9 PM | 28th Street Metro Cruise Main Event Rogers Plaza Wyoming, MI | Live music, car displays, food vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more. |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 11 AM – 9 PM | 28th Street Metro Cruise Main Event Rogers Plaza Wyoming, MI | Miss Metro Cruise Finale, live music, car displays, food vendors, kids’ entertainment tent, live music competition, giveaways, and more. |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 | Pit Stop at Friendship Park 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Miata Owners of West Michigan, live music (noon – 3 PM), food vendors |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 | Pit Stop at Sheraton Grand Rapids 5700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Mercedes Benz Club of America – West MI Section, Exotic & Luxury Car Display, collection of rare, retired, and antique fire equipment with water cannon demonstration, freebies for kids, ladder extensions, and picture opportunities, Metro-Merch, food vendors |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 | Pit Stop at Oakestown-Borgman 3000 28th Street SW, Grandville, MI | West Michigan Mustang Club, MEGA Trucks, Lucky’s Car Smash, Metro-Merch, food vendors, lawn games for kids and adults |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 | Pit Stop at Cascade Village 6796 Cascade Rd, Cascade, MI | Mike Stone Classics, 20-car display of drift cars, free outdoor fowling games, demos by Kent County Sheriff, food vendors |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 2 PM | Miss Metro Cruise Finale Rogers Plaza Main Stage | Finale competition with live voting and crowning of Miss Metro Cruise 2025 |
| Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 4 – 5 PM | Official Cruise Time 28th Street | Join the cruise! Take a ride in your collector car along 28th Street – no parade route or official start/end locations. |
| All Event Days | Vendor Stamps & Giveaways All Official Event Sites | Collect stamps from vendors at official event sites for a chance to win gift cards and a grand prize. |
| All Event Days | Live Music Multiple Locations | Enjoy bands performing at various sites, offering diverse genres of music. |
| All Event Days | Food Vendors Multiple Locations | Food vendors offering a wide variety of dishes, including chili dogs, BBQ, Mexican, polish sausages, and classic fair treats like elephant ears and ice cream. |
