CLEAN CRUISE 2025 SCHEDULE FOR PROGRAM
11:00 Opening ceremony - Amy Rogghe, MEVA Founder
11:30-11:40 Guest Speaker - Anthony Cacaj, Red E Charge
1:00 Guest Speaker - Justine Johnson, Chief Mobility Office for State of Michigan
1:45 Dance performances by Next Level Dance
2:30 Guest Speaker - Youth Guest speakers
2:45 Dance performances by Next Level Dance
3:45 Guest Speaker - Jamie Racklyeft, MEVA Executive Director
4:00 Closing Speech
4-4:30 CRUISE ON WOODWARD for all EVs
ACTIVITIES
∗Electric Vehicle Car Showcase - West end of park along Woodward
Check out a wide array of EVs and other forms of sustainable transportation. Talk with EV owners and get your questions answered. Be sure to check out the solar vehicle from U of M and the electric school bus.
∗Kidz Corner - towards north end of park near pavilion
Free face painting, games, coloring, prizes. Younger children can ride in a kids electric jeep or motorcycle.
∗Ride n Drive sponsored by DTE Energy - West end of park in parking lot off Woodward
Sign up to have an exciting hands-on experience driving one of the EVs up and down Woodward. Learn first-hand why so many people are switching to EVs.
∗Food truck Delectabowl and dessert table by Aruba Breeze - northwest part of park
Delectabowl offers a wide range of yummy bowls, including a vegetarian and vegan option. Indulge in their “Comfort bowl” or take a trip to New Orleans with their “Creole bowl”. Head over to the Aruba Breeze table for a refreshing treat.
ACTIVITIES
∗Lightning talks and discussions - Pavilion near north end of park on hill
Special guests and industry experts will be providing short presentations on focused topics surrounding EVs. These are more intimate and allow space for excellent discussions to occur.
∗Clean Cruise Merchandise - available at the Info Tent
Exciting assortment of Clean Cruise memorabilia! Obtain a T-shirt to show off or a window decal to place on your car.
∗Stage and dance floor - just west of baseball field
Guest Speakers throughout the day. DJ will be providing a list of eclectic music all day long. Get on down to the dance floor and show off your moves. Dance performances to honor the oldies and celebrate the electrifying new age.
CRUISE ROUTE ON HISTORIC WOODWARD AVENUE
Start time: 4:00
The Cruise will be directed by 2 Royal Oak Police Department vehicles. A blue Kia EV 9 will be the front car with the Clean Cruise logo banner on it. We will be making 2 loops between Emmons Road in Birmingham and 9 Mile Road in Ferndale.
Come out a watch and celebrate EVs. If you're driving in the Cruise, we encourage you to have FUN. Decorate your car, honk your horn, wave at crowds. Let's celebrate EVs together!
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