Although portions of American Graffiti were produced in other Northern California locations, most of the memorable scenes in George Lucas’ timeless, coming-of-age movie were filmed right here in Petaluma in June and July, 1972.

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. Produced by Cruisin’ The Boulevard, Inc., an all-volunteer, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit California Public Benefit Corporation, Salute proceeds benefit our own community projects; schools; and other community programs that focus on the arts, history, safety and welfare of Petaluma.

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The American Graffiti Cop Car &
The May 15, 2008 Destruction

CRUISIN’ NEWS!

Cruisin’ The Boulevard wins first National Community Service Award from Eagle One.


Over $20,000 in AEDs donated to City of Petaluma and Petaluma High Schools.

Founding Salute Partner
2006-2007-2008

Salute Founding Partner

Salute 2008 featured in four page pictorial,
September issue of Custom Classic Trucks

In Loving Memory of Pharaoh Carlos
Manuel Padilla, Jr.
July 13, 1955 to January 29, 2008

The only thing little about Manuel was his height! Gentle, sincere and warm, he had a great big heart of gold and when he was in your company, he had an aura about him that just made you feel like everything was right in the world! We were so looking forward to having him with us again this year to celebrate. We’ll miss him dearly and our hearts go out to his family, friends and to all of those whose lives he touched.

“You tell’em Wolfman! He’s my man. When I graduate, I’m gonna be a Wolfman.”

“That’s just a clearing station man, so he can fool the cops. He flies that thing all the way around the world. It’s against the law, man.”