18th Annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise

The Detroit News
Linda Stilinovich fo Roseville sits next to her 1950 Ford, parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.  (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
Linda Stilinovich fo Roseville sits next to her 1950 Ford, parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich. (Jose Juarez/Special to Detroit News)
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Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot Avenue during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot Avenue during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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A 1967 Mustang owner prepares to drive northbound on Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
A 1967 Mustang owner prepares to drive northbound on Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel rides in the backseat of a 1957 Chevrolet convertible, driven by car owner Gary Broad of Clinton Township during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel rides in the backseat of a 1957 Chevrolet convertible, driven by car owner Gary Broad of Clinton Township during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot Avenue, as onlookers admire their their vehicles, during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot Avenue, as onlookers admire their their vehicles, during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Mary Reinhardt of Sterling Heights dances with her daughter, Riley Taylor, age 6, during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Mary Reinhardt of Sterling Heights dances with her daughter, Riley Taylor, age 6, during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Engaged couple Steve Collins, back left, and Gail Bialkowski wave to a friend of theirs who was driving a 1961 Thunderbird northbound along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Engaged couple Steve Collins, back left, and Gail Bialkowski wave to a friend of theirs who was driving a 1961 Thunderbird northbound along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Steve Pilarowski of Chesterfield Township cleans up his 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, parked along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Steve Pilarowski of Chesterfield Township cleans up his 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner, parked along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Dean McKean of Warren waves hi to onlookers near the corner of Gratiot and 15 Mile, as he drives his 1950 Chevy during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Dean McKean of Warren waves hi to onlookers near the corner of Gratiot and 15 Mile, as he drives his 1950 Chevy during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Onlookers look over classic cars parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Onlookers look over classic cars parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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A 1970 Nova, belonging to Rollie Fillmore of Fraser, sits in a lot along Gratiot near 15 Mile. before the start of the Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
A 1970 Nova, belonging to Rollie Fillmore of Fraser, sits in a lot along Gratiot near 15 Mile. before the start of the Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Cruisers head northbound on Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Bryan Domagalski of Troy shines up the engine of his 1940 Willys, parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Bryan Domagalski of Troy shines up the engine of his 1940 Willys, parked in a lot next to the McLaren-Macomb building during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
A cruiser driving a 1966 Chevelle heads southbound along Gratiot Avenue during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
A cruiser driving a 1966 Chevelle heads southbound along Gratiot Avenue during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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To officially kick off the Gratiot Cruise, the Pledge of Allegiance and Star Spangled Banner was recited during an openring ceremony, including Charlie Caldwell of Painesville, OH, at the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
To officially kick off the Gratiot Cruise, the Pledge of Allegiance and Star Spangled Banner was recited during an openring ceremony, including Charlie Caldwell of Painesville, OH, at the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Jose Juarez, Special To Detroit News
Molly, a pitbull terrier dachsund mix belonging to owner Jean Gibeault of Clinton Township, watches the sights of the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
Molly, a pitbull terrier dachsund mix belonging to owner Jean Gibeault of Clinton Township, watches the sights of the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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George Dean talks about the engine of his 1979 Lil Red Express Truck, parked along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
George Dean talks about the engine of his 1979 Lil Red Express Truck, parked along Gratiot during the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.
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Visitors wait for the start of the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich.  In the foreground is a 1955 Bel Air.
Visitors wait for the start of the 18th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 in Clinton Township, Mich. In the foreground is a 1955 Bel Air.
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