Event Photos of Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti

#Petaluma closes many of the downtown’s main drags to accommodate the 450 American Classic Cars and Hot Rods.  Citizens dress to mark the era, Academy Award nominated Candy Clark, an Elvis impersonator can be found as well as many of the cars that were filmed in the movie.

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Kentucky Street View from aftertec office
Kentucky Street View from aftertec office
Elvis Impersonator Street Artist
Elvis Impersonator Street Artist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Movie Star Actress Candy Clark
Movie Star Actress Candy Clark
View down Petaluma Boulevard
View down Petaluma Boulevard

Photos of 2014 Petaluma’s Salute to American Graffiti

Most of the memorable scenes in George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age movie were filmed in the city of #Petaluma in 1972.  On May 27th, 2014 Petaluma held its Salute to American Graffiti annual celebration with over 450 classic American cars, cruising the main drag, rock-n-roll music and the happy days of the 50s and early 60s. All proceeds from this event is to benefit charities in our community projects, schools, and other programs that focus on the arts, history, safety and welfare of Petaluma.

Photography By Wayne Dunbar, Positively Petaluma

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1960 Chevrolet Impala Owners: Romeo & Kathy Maffia
1960 Chevrolet Impala Owners: Romeo & Kathy Maffia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 Dodge Coronet R/T: Owner Jerry Harris
1970 Dodge Coronet R/T: Owner Jerry Harris
M&M NASCAR: Melissa Sonoma Raceway Girl
M&M NASCAR: Melissa Sonoma Raceway Girl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Model A & Yellow '32 Coupe
Model A & Yellow ’32 Coupe
Photo by Wayne Dunbar
Photo by Wayne Dunbar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo by Wayne Dunbar
Photo by Wayne Dunbar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to see more event photos of the streets, people, performers and guests.

Click here to see videos of the classic cars cruisin’ on the boulevard

Click here to see the entire album of photos of this event on Flickr