Cascade Township, Michigan, Aug. 15, 2019 – Classic car lovers are invited to attend Cascade Township’s 10th annual Metro Cruise Warm Up on Thursday, Aug. 22.
This all ages event will feature activities that will entertain car enthusiasts and children alike. The Warm Up will feature food trucks, kids’ activities, music by The Soul Syndicate and scores of classic show cars for attendees to admire. The event takes place from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Fowling Warehouse parking lot, 6797 Cascade Road SE.
Families can enjoy the many activities throughout the event, including bounce houses, face painting and a laser tag game from Battle GR. Attendees can also fuel up with dinner and dessert from local food trucks, such as Patty Matters, Silver Star CafĂ©, Moochies Dream Cream and Daddy Pete’s BBQ.
“The Metro Cruise Warm Up is a special event the Township looks forward to every year,” said Economic Development Director Sandra Korhorn. “We are proud to be celebrating the 10
th anniversary of this family-friendly event, which has grown and expanded since we first hosted it. We are looking forward to another great event – and another decade of celebrating classic cars.”
The Cascade Metro Cruise Warm Up leads into the 28
th Street Metro Cruise, West Michigan’s premiere auto cruise and car show on Friday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 24.
The Warm Up will feature a silent auction that will benefit the Kent County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit. The Kent County Sheriff’s Office will be auctioning two ride-alongs with the K-9 Unit. Each ride-along will consist of a 12-hour patrol shift that will give participants the opportunity to see the role of law enforcement from a unique perspective. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must pass a criminal background check.
The Metro Cruise Warm Up is made possible by community sponsors such as the Cascade DDA, Cascade Community Foundation, Forest Hills Business Association, Fowling Warehouse of Grand Rapids, United Bank and Kaminski Chiropractic.
For more information about the event, please visit cascadetwp.com or call 616.949.1500.
About Cascade Township
Home to more than 18,000 residents, Cascade Township is committed to serving the public by providing the finest community services possible with respect, efficiency and integrity. With the Thornapple River at its heart, Cascade Township is recognized as an excellent place to live, work, play and raise a family. For more information, visit
www.cascadetwp.com.
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