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WKTV Presents ‘Metro Cruise–The Concourse!’

DSC00227colleen_piersonThis year marks the 10th Annual Cruise of West Michigan’s Premier Auto Cruise and Car Show–the popular 28th Street Metro Cruise Event. WKTV Community Television is celebrating 10 years of cruisin’ with the production of a prestigious red carpet event entitled “Metro Cruise—The Concourse!”

 

Rare, one–of –a kind vehicles will be featured at this television event. Don’t miss the opportunity to take part in all the fun at the red carpet event on Friday, August 22– from 8:00p.m.-10:00p.m. at 1001 28th Street—in front of the old Klingman’s building across from Rogers Plaza in Wyoming, MI. The studio audience will learn more about more than 27 vehicles from all across the Midwest. Cars include a 1935 Cadillac La Salle, 1936 Stout-Scarab, 1936 Ford Woody Wagon, 1937 Packard 2 Door Convertible, 1938 Rolls Royce Wraith, 1957 Jaguar, and a 1961 Imperial Crown—just to name a few.

 

The Buick Club, Great Lake Rodder’s and Cobra Club will also be featured showcasing their classic automobiles.

 

More than 20 community volunteers headed by WKTV Community Media’s, Nate Diedrich, Gene Gregory and Tom Norton will produce and direct the televised event—which will be aired at a later date.

 

There is also an opportunity to win a 1970 Olds Cutlass Indy Pace Car Replica through a raffle. This will benefit WKTV in the production of children’s educational programming on fire safety and burn prevention. You can purchase tickers in person or online at 70OLDSRAFFLE.org. Tickets are $10.00 or 3 tickets for $20.00.

 

In 2013 over 250,000 visitors came to Metro Cruise and there were over 15,000 Classic Cars. It’s an event that is popular for the entire family.

 

Be part of the action and make sure to take part in the studio audience at “WKTV’s Metro Cruise-The Concourse!”