Vintage and Classic Cars Return to Downtown Windsor for 5th Annual Ouellette Car Cruise
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association has announced the return of the Ouellette Car Cruise, bringing cruisers together for its fifth consecutive year safely under COVID-19 restrictions. This year’s event will be held on Friday, August 14.
This year’s event will look different from past years due to COVID-19. Instead of gathering at Riverfront Festival Plaza as in year’s past, drivers will gather at 5:30 p.m. on August 14 on Riverside Drive, between Goyeau and Glengarry, and must remain in their vehicles.
“We’re excited to be able to bring the Ouellette Car Cruise back for another year, especially in a year when so many events have been cancelled. We’re also excited to have presenting sponsor Crawford General Contracting back to help us bring this event to Windsor safely.” – Brian Yeomans, DWBIA Chair
The cruise will begin at 6 p.m. and circuit south on Ouellette Avenue to Tecumseh Road East, east to Pillette Street and north to Riverside Drive (see map above). Drivers must adhere to all rules of the road, with no exceptions. This includes all regulations under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Burnouts, speeding, racing, or any form of aggressive driving will not be tolerated on any City of Windsor public street and cruisers are strongly discouraged from stopping and/or congregating at any municipally or privately-owned property.
“The Ouellette Car Cruise builds on the nostalgia of Windsor’s rich automotive history,” says Steve Crawford, operator of Crawford General Contracting. “We’re looking forward to playing a role again in bringing these classic, exotic and supercars to the city’s streets.”
A veritable feast for the eyes, the Ouellette Car Cruise brings vintage, classic, custom, collector, retro and special interest vehicles, street rods and muscle cars on a slow roll through the downtown core for all to see. Car enthusiasts and families alike will enjoy the parade-style event. We ask all attendees to please observe physical distancing and be respectful of downtown businesses and their restrictions during the cruise.
