Ferndale Mayor Raylon Leaks-May and Motown legend Martha Reeves cut a ribbon to officially open the 30th Woodward Dream Cruise in Ferndale on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

A man shows off his custom bike at the 2025 Woodward Dream Cruise in front of Imperial in Ferndale on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

On a beautiful, sunny Saturday, Woodward Avenue was clogged with cars, and the sidewalks were congested with onlookers.

Young people are going to keep the classics running,” said Lary, president of the Woodward Dream Cruise board and director of special events for Ferndale, which he also represents on the board.