Cruisin’ US12 In Wayne
Cruisin’ US12 has been taking place on Michigan Avenue in Wayne for 17 years. This is the first year where the weather did not play nice. Despite the rain and…
2023: Cruisin’ US12 in Wayne: Detroit Howard and James Vernor drive past in the Vernors Cutlas.
RIP Detroit Howard. This is still one of my favorite pictures.
Cruisin' US12 has been taking place on Michigan Avenue in Wayne for 17 years. This is the first year where the weather did not play nice. Despite the rain and clouds, spirits were high and I got a chance to hang with some old friends and make some new ones at Cruisin' US12. WCSX set up shop at the McDonald's on Michigan Avenue and let the games begin. Scroll down to check out the pics or read my recap and then enjoy the pics. I got some great car pics!
A Smile and a Grimace
I'm not gonna lie... I was ridiculously happy to meet Grimace. I don't know if it's because the Mcdonald's characters are so memorable from my childhood or if I am a child still, but I was STOKED to meet Grimace. Grimace did not disappoint. Grimace was a happy guy (despite his name meaning "an ugly twisted expression on a person's face typically of pain or disgust." merriam-webster.com) and was great with the kids and adults. Our friends at Vernors were kind enough to give us some sweet, soft Vernors t-shirts to give away. Everybody LOVED them. I snagged one for Screamin' Scott and myself... SHHH... don't tell.
Mayor John Rhaesa was on hand. Mayor Rhaesa is one of my FAVORITE mayors. He's super involved and works hard to make Wayne the best it can be. To check out our most recent adventures when Wayne was City of the Week, CLICK HERE.
The Vernors Connection
McDonald's was the perfect place to be since they have ice-cold Vernors and Boston Coolers. We had Vernors shirts and frisbees to give away and we asked friends to sign our petition to make Vernors the Official Drink of Michigan. What I didn't expect... was for JAMES VERNOR to stop by and see us! Technically, he is James Vernor V (I love that). James was a laid-back guy and a pleasure to speak with. I informed James that I would like to speak with him soon about his family's legacy in the history of Michigan. James helped us raise petition awareness too. Such a cool guy, I have Detroit Howard to thank for the introduction.
Cruisin' US12 in Wayne
Check out our Cruise listing for the rest of the summer! Hope to see you at one (or more) of these awesome events!
Doni and James Vernor invite you to sign the petition to make Vernors the Official Drink of Michigan
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Lou in Canton listens to the Power Lunch every day. He's even won The Feud!
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Doni and Mayor Rhaesa at the WCSX Tent!
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Detroit Howard's Vernors Cutlass
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James Vernor, Detroit Howard and Doni in front of Howard's Vernors Cutlass!
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Doni was SUPER PUMPED to see Grimace!
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Vintage!
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LADY JEFF! Lady Jeff stopped by to say hello! You may have heard her on Big Jim's House or the Power Lunch!
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Grimace loves Vernors too. He told me. :)
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I feel like this should be Grimace's car.
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Doni and Dana! Dana is one of our amazing account executives. She is also one of Doni's favorite people.
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I would love to cruise in this sweet ride!
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I was ridiculously happy to take a picture with Grimace. he's throwing the horns!
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Detroit Howard's Cutlass incognito
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Nothing better than admiring the amazing vehicles. It's what the cruises are all about!
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Plenty to see and plenty to buy! A ton of venders... shop local!
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snacks! You gotta have snacks at Cruisin' US12
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vintage!
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Toni rode her bike over to say "Hi!" and check out the festivities at Cruisin' US12. We had a lot going on at McDonald's!
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the amazing mural at Wayne State Theatre is something I always love to stop by and admire.
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The Wayne State Theatre runs Rocky Horror Picture Show with Shadow actors! HEY KOOL-AID!
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Dale has been listening to WCSX since 1987. He has a shirt with signatures from almost every jock that has been on WCSX!
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This color reminds of mint chocolate chip... plenty of Mustangs today!
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Doni and James Vernor V
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The cars are out at Cruisin' US12!
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ED! Ed was there to check out the cars but left his at home since "it's never seen rain."
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I asked Ed to email a pic of his car and he did! Hope to see you at the next cruise, Ed!
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So cool!
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The DJ at Taste The Smoke BBQ was playing some cruisin' jams!
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This paint job has to be a winner!
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James Vernor, Detroit Howard and Doni at Cruisin' US12
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Finally! SOme sunshine peaking through at Cruisin' US12
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Welcome to the show! Grimace is here!
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another Vernors winner with WCSX!
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Donielle FlynnCruisin' US12 in Wayne: Detroit Howard and James Vernor drive past in the Vernors Cutlas.
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