NEWS13th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise revs up the east sideRick Maynard pilots his 1902 Nash Rambler northbound as classic cars of all makes, models, and eras motor along the avenue during the 13th annual Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise on Aug. 2, 2015.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsDean Gallucci, 7, Shelby Township, gears up for the Kids Pedal Car Cruise that kicked off the day at Cruise Headquarters located at the intersection of Gratiot and Metro Parkway.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsHot rods drag neck and neck along Gratiot.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsDwayne Major, Detroit, prepares to take a photo of this pink and black 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsInterior of a 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsFront badging on a 1955 Ford Fairlane Sunliner.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsClassic cars like this vintage Ford turn the heads of crowds lining Gratiot Avenue Sunday.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsViolet Guzman, 3, Mount Clemens, gets a little help with her posing from Ms. Michigan America 2015 Rachael Adams, Belleville, who will compete in the national pageant August 29th.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA purple Hot Rod pushes north along Gratiot.Brandy Baker, The Detroit News"They aren't really cars," said Bob Cannon, Clinton Township supervisor during opening ceremonies, "They're parts of your family."Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsMartino Gilson, 6, Clinton Township, front, takes off in the Kids Pedal Car Cruise up Gratiot Avenue.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsSeeking refuge from the blazing sun, spectators watch the show from beneath shady trees lining the Avenue.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA two-toned Bel Air motors north.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsJerney Bondhill, left, 11, Clinton Township, checks out a flame-painted Chevy with her dad Willie.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsMotorists cruise in a painted Hippie Chic car.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA Dodge Challenger Super Bee parks along Gratiot near 15 Mile.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsDodge Challenger Super Bee badging.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA SMART bus cruised with its customized fiery paint job.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA 1957 Oldsmobile is shown.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsDemetrius Mahone, 13, Detroit, has his picture taken with this red miniature airplane parked next to a matching Chevelle.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA Dodge Coronet boasts an impressive set of fins.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsMore than 225,000 people and thousands of classic cars were expected for Sunday’s event.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsClassic cars lined nearly every available parking lot between 14 mile and Metro Parkway.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsEmerson Kurkierewicz, 7, left, visiting from Florida, paints the wheels of a Plymouth Voyager van, part of a community art project sponsored by Clinton Township Parks and Recreation, which donated the vehicle and invited the public to add their personal mark.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsThe chrome of a ruby red Bel Air glistens in the sunshine.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA Plymouth pulls into a bank parking lot to park.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA Ford Deluxe pulls into the parking lot of Cruise Headquarters.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA pink Thunderbird motors north.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA pink Thunderbird motors north.Brandy Baker, The Detroit NewsA fuel-injected Chevy races north on Gratiot.Brandy Baker, The Detroit News