The forth-annual 28th Street Metro Cruise is on. The Cruise is a 2-day event-taking place on Friday, August 22nd from 1 - 9pm and Saturday August 23rd from 9am - 9pm. This year, at least 13,000 special interest cars and 230,000 people are expected to attend.
I took the kids there last year and we had a great time. One of my son's favorites was the ‘bounce off", where Low Riders would compete to see whose machine could hop the highest. That was quite an amazing sight. I've done that "by accident" in Dad's old Chevy but never by design and needless to say. he wasn't impressed.
It's fun to see the many different cars on display and you can see the pride and meticulous attention to detail the owners have taken to restore and maintain some of these beauties.
Schedule of Events from the Official 28th Street Metro Cruise Website
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Classic Car Auction Display 1pm- 9 pm |
August 22, 2008 1:00PM |
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Held at Klingman's, across from Rogers Plaza. Cars to be auctioned will be on display Friday, 1-9 pm, and Saturday morning 9-noon. The Auction starts at noon on Saturday. |
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Rogers Plaza Display and Entertainment Area 1 pm-9 pm |
August 22, 2008 1:00PM |
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Rogers Plaza is on the south side of 28th Street between Clyde Park and Michael, west of US131. Live entertainment from 6-9 pm at the Plaza. Bands will be listed as information becomes available. It will be great fun. Free admission. |
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Centerpointe Mall Display Area 1 pm-9 pm |
August 22, 2008 1:00PM |
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This prime location at 28th Street and the East Beltline will play host to hundreds of special cars and car clubs coming to town for the Metro Cruise®! Friday will allow for open display, allowing for a variety of vehicles. |
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Cruise 28th Street 5 pm |
August 22, 2008 5:00PM |
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Unofficial Cruising of 28th Street. Watch for the trailered Futurliner along 28th Street on Friday also. The GRAND Cruise will be held at 5 pm on Saturday.
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End of the first day 9 pm |
August 22, 2008 9:00PM |
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Start of second day 9 am |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Auto Parts Swap Meet 5am- 5 pm |
August 23, 2008 5:00AM |
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Held at Centerpointe Mall. Here is your chance to get that unusual, hard-to-find part for your car project! Starts early for the early risers! |
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Car Corral 5 am |
August 23, 2008 5:00AM |
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Cars on Display for sale. Starts early! Saturday only. |
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Klingman's Classic Car Display and Auction 9 am |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Classic and Vintage Cars for Auction will be on display from 9 am-noon at Klingman's Furniture Super Store, across from Roger's Plaza. The professional auction will begin at NOON. |
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Batmobile and Evel Knieval's Harley Display 9 am |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Located at Klingman's Furniture Super Store, across from Roger's Plaza near the Classic Car Auction. Batmobile #1, the original Batmobile driven by Adam West in the 1960's TV seroes will be on display. Sit in the vehicle for a $10 donation. Bring your cameras! Great photo opportunity. Evel Knievel's personal gold-plated Harley Davidson motorcycle also on display at Klingman's near the Classic Car Auction. |
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Metro Million Display 9 am |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Back by popular demand! Antique and Classic high-end vehicles on display at the Wyoming City Center, across from Rogers Plaza. A nominal fee is charged for viewing these incrdible vehicles. |
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Rogers Plaza Display Area and Concert 9am-9pm |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Rogers Plaza is on the south side of 28th Street between Clyde Park and Michael, west of US131. Entry from Clyde Park or Michael ONLY this year. Live entertainment on stage from 1pm -4 pm and 6pm -9pm. Bands will be announced as information becomes available. It will be great fun! Free admission. |
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Centerpointe Mall Display Area 9 am-9 pm |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Prime location at 28th Street and the East Beltline will play host to several events for 2008. Check out a variety of automobiles, Big Trucks, show Trucks, Antique Fire Trucks, Small pick-ups, Motorcycles and Custom Bikes. Events including the Futurliner display, Safety City, the Swap Meet and Car Corral will be held on Saturday at Centerpointe Mall. A great time for the whole family! |
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Futurliner Display 9 am |
August 23, 2008 9:00AM |
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Futurliner #10 will be on display at Centerpointe Mall on Saturday. Look for the Futurliner trailering on 28th Street on Friday also! |
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Safety City noon-6 pm |
August 23, 2008 12:00PM |
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A good time for the whole family. Includes safety displays, the jaws of life, a Fire Safety House, a Rollover Similator, and a Seat Belt Convincer. |
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Van Manen Race Fuels |
August 23, 2008 |
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Race fuel will be available for purchase at Pep Boy's closed facility at 609 28th Street Southwest, Wyoming. All fuel must be purchased and stored in appropriate container. |
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Grand Cruise of 28th Street 5 pm |
August 23, 2008 5:00PM |
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This is the BIG one!!! Gentlemen (and ladies) Start Your Engines and Cruise the entire length of 28th Street. This is a great time for event attendees to pull up a lawn chair and watch the Cruise along 28th Street. |
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End of second day 9 pm |
August 23, 2008 9:00PM |
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All vehicles must vacate the event areas by 9:45 pm. Thanks to all for a great cruise experience! |
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Many concession stands for snacks and drinks are available. Bring the family and have a great time or just cruise 28th street in the family minivan.
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