in 'Don't Stop Believin? |url=https://www.vulture.com/2012/01/journey-dont-stop-believin-south-detroit.html |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Vulture |language=en-us}}</ref> Parks and recreation Cruisin' Downriver Cruisin' Downriver is an annual car show and cruise that takes place on M-85/Fort St. in the Downriver cities of Southgate, Riverview, Wyandotte and Lincoln Park. It has run yearly since 2000, with people bringing their vintage cars to be seen and heard. There are also places to eat, drink, and shop along the route. Population According to an analysis of 2020 census data by the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, the 18 Downriver cities and townships had an aggregate population of 356,601. As of 1989, the most common ethnic identities were German, Irish, and Polish. Other ethnic groups included Southern Whites, Blacks, Italians, Maltese and Hungarians. Ethnic festivals have been held during the summers. As of that year, historically most people growing up in Downriver stayed there after entering adulthood. Since the late 20th century, there has been an increase in immigrants of other ancestries and religions, including East Asian Muslims and Hindus. Downriver communities were once known for their numerous residents of Southern origin, who had migrated to Michigan to work in the automotive industry during the early to mid-20th century. This migration slowed after World War II. Distinctively or predominantly Southern neighborhoods have not existed in Downriver for several decades. The composition of the workforce in Downriver communities is diverse as residents work in both white-collar and blue-collar occupations. One of the largest employers is the Ford Motor Company, which has a large industrial complex in nearby Dearborn and numerous other area plants. In addition, residents work in professional jobs in downtown Detroit. Downriver is also home to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in Romulus. Notable residents or natives Steve Avery (Trenton/Taylor/Dearborn), professional baseball player Lucille Ball (Wyandotte), actress Joe C. (Taylor), Kid Rock sidekick Lloyd Carr (Riverview), former University of Michigan head football coach Archie Clark (Ecorse), former NBA basketball player Dann Florek (Flat Rock), actor Max Gail (Grosse Ile), actor Bob Guiney (Riverview), appeared on The Bachelor William S. Knudsen (Grosse Ile), automotive industry executive and U.S. Army General Charley Lau (Romulus), former MLB hitting coach (d. 1984) John Long (Romulus), Former professional basketball player Detroit Pistons Budd Lynch (Wyandotte), Public address announcer of The Detroit Red Wings Eric Lynch (Woodhaven), former NFL fullback Terry Mills (Romulus), Former professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons Lee Majors (Wyandotte), actor Bill Morrison (Lincoln