Modesto CA American Graffiti parade attracts vehicles, spectators

It may have been 1962 in Modesto on Friday night. So, the place have been you?

The reply very properly could possibly be that you just have been amongst these alongside the sidewalks from McHenry at Briggsmore avenues, into the town’s downtown, the place an evening of cruising, “American Graffiti”-style, occurred.

The North Modesto Kiwanis Club’s annual American Graffiti Parade featured 1,000 autos making their means alongside the route. There was a variety of revving up and honking as onlookers cheered on the cruisers.

The Graffiti Summer occasion was one other in a June collection of tributes to George Lucas’ movie “American Graffiti,” which in 1978 chronicled an evening of teenage cruising within the Modesto native’s hometown.

The night was a prelude to this weekend’s competition and automotive present, additionally placed on by the Kiwanis membership.

That celebration at this time and Sunday guarantees dwell music, some 20 meals distributors and greater than 30 different distributors. There might be a whole bunch of basic vehicles on show. On Sunday solely, the nonprofit Valley Dream Car joins the present.

A children’ zone will supply practice rides, bounce homes and a water boat experience, for a separate price.

For these 21 and older, there might be a beer backyard, with alcohol restricted to that area.

The competition is 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at this time, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday on the Modesto Junior College West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Tickets are $10; free for age 12 and youthful. For extra, see www.americangraffitifestival.com.