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SATURDAY
SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
MACOMB COUNTY'S PREMEIER CRUISE!
ORGANIZERS
Welcome to the Macomb St. Clair Mega Cruise Chesterfield—an annual celebration that’s much more than just a cruise! On Saturday, September 26, 2026, join us for a day packed with thrilling activities, exciting car shows, and family fun. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a fitness fanatic, or someone who loves great food and live music, this event offers something for everyone. From muscle cars to customs, food trucks, and even a 5K run, the Macomb St. Clair Mega Cruise Chesterfield transforms Gratiot Avenue into the heart of Macomb County’s most vibrant event.
With over a decade of history, the North Gratiot Cruise Foundation has raised $100,000 for community groups through this event, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. Visitors can look forward to live music, a charity cornhole tournament, and plenty of activities for kids—including inflatables and a chance to meet local heroes like police K9 units.
CRUISE HEADQUARTERS
In front of Kohl's
50500 Gratiot Ave, Chesterfield MI 48051
Switch the map to Satellite view to see the lot for yourself.
And drag the yellow icon onto the map to get a street view!
AN ANNUAL CRUISE TRADITION
Founded in 2012, the North Gratiot Cruise Foundation powers one of Macomb County's most recognized annual traditions. As the charitable arm of the Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce — a subchamber of the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce (SMCC) — the Foundation turns a high-traffic community event into measurable charitable impact.
EACH YEAR, THE CRUISE:
DONATIONS RAISED:
Attracts over 25,000 attendees
Raises tens of thousands of dollars for local causes
Showcases businesses to a massive regional audience
$900K by Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce
$100K by North Gratiot Cruise Foundation
BACKED BY REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
The Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce supports business growth across 11 communities and approximately 500,000 residents. Through its network — including the Gratiot Avenue, Warren Center Line, St. Clair, and Sterling Heights chambers — SMCC provides advocacy, networking, and economic leadership.
All money raised from the 2026 event will benefit VETERANS SERVICES organizations.
Past recipient organizations from the cruise include:
Anchor Bay High School Athletic Program
Association of Community Fraternal Veterans Association
Benny Freeman Inclusive Playground Project
Chesterfield Children's Halloween Event
Chesterfield Fire Dept.
Chesterfield Historical Society
Chesterfield Library Building Fund
Chesterfield Senior Citizen Program
Chesterfield Senior Programs
Chesterfield Twp Fire Equipment Fund
Chesterfield Twp Parks & Recreation
Chesterfield Twp. Police Benevolent Fund
Chesterfield Veterans Memorial
Eastpointe ACFVO Memorial Day Parade
Friends of Chesterfield Police
Girl Scout Cookies for Homeless Children
Hix Family Foundation
L'Anse Creuse High School Athletic Program
Michigan Veterans Home
New Baltimore Civic Club
New Baltimore Lions
New Baltimore Lions Club
Newer Baltimore Senior Program
Selfridge North Chesterfield Lions
Selfridge North Chesterfield Lions Club
EVENT DETAILS
25,000+ Attendees! 200+ Vehicle Entries!
Car Show — Classic and modern vehicles alike check in at Cruise HQ.
Cruise — Thousands of spectators line the streets to watch muscle cars, classics and customs cruise by in style.
Official Mega Cruise Cornhole Tournament — Cornhole enthusiasts of all skill levels compete in a friendly tournament for cash prizes in a bracket-style format.
Kids Zone — Family-friendly area featuring inflatables, fire truck tours, K9 meet-and-greets and more!
Tailgate Zone — Guests can catch all the gameday action on a giant outdoor screen — the perfect place to relax, eat, and enjoy the cruise.
Live Music Performances — A premier local cover band keeps the energy high with a full set of rock and alternative hits. This all-day concert stage is a crowd favorite and keeps the vibe lively.
Food Trucks — Exciting lineup of food vendors — everything from BBQ to treats.
Car Show Awards — Trophies and cash prizes awarded for Stock, Modified and Best in Show.
$2,700 in Prize Money!
2025 PRESENTING SPONSOR
CHESTERFIELD 5K
5K RUN/WALK
ADULTS: $30
STUDENTS/SENIORS: $10
1K FUN/RUN WALK
FREE!
ALL REGISTRANTS RECEIVE EVENT T-SHIRT AND MEDAL! WATER AND SNACKS ALSO PROVIDED.
We encourage advance registration, though same day registration will be available at Cruise HQ. Check -in and bib pick up will open at 8am.
Early bib and t-shirt pick up will be available on:
Friday, September 25: 5pm-7pm
Value City
50400 Gratiot Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48051
Registration is facilitated through Eastside Racing Company on the platform EnMotive. It couldn't be easier! Just scan the QR code and follow the instructions!
CORPORATE SPONSORS
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