Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti is an annual celebration of American Graffiti, classic American cars, cruising the “main drag”, rock ‘n roll music and the “happy days” of the ‘50s and early ‘60s.
Join us to honor George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age film, American Graffiti, most of which was filmed here in Petaluma in the early summer of 1972. Grab your favorite squeeze, jump into your hot rod, candy-colored screamin’ machine or the family car for that matter, and cruise on back to the “happy days” of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Put on your poodle skirts, peggers, jeans, white sox and loafers, and come kick up your heels to our live rock ‘n roll bands! Grab a root beer float, see if you can still hula hoop and check out all of the cool American classic cars and trucks cruising the same streets where the movie was filmed 40 years ago!
Friday: Cruise-in Social with music from our own XERB Radio Broadcasting on FM 88.1. There will be reserved parking for 1975 and older American vehicles. American Graffiti collectibles will be available thanks to Insignia Branding.
Come meet the folks from the American Graffiti Tribute Team
Come meet the American Graffiti movie stars, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins, and Mackenzie Phillips.
Saturday: special events including art shows, demonstrations, special window displays, and of course, sales. Check out the many classic cars, vendors, and special happenings.
Get all your memorabilia at the Insignia Branding merchandise booth on Western Ave and Petaluma Blvd. Check out all the over 400 plus classic cars and trucks.
The American Graffiti cruise starts at 4pm.
Net proceeds from each annual Salute are invested in our own community projects as well as other community programs that benefit arts, education, history, safety and welfare.
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Historic Downtown Petaluma
20 4th Street
- Petaluma