Organizers said 437 cars took part in a cruise Saturday afternoon around Freeborn County in place of the traditional Eddie Cochran Weekend car show. Participants met at Skyline Plaza before the start of the cruise. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Participants in the Eddie Cochran cruise Saturday meet at Skyline Plaza before venturing out on the cruise. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

The cruise started in Albert Lea at Skyline Plaza and went throughout Freeborn County, including Glenville, Hayward, Clarks Grove and Geneva. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Eddie Cochran Weekend traditionally remembers musician Eddie Cochran, a performer born in Albert Lea in 1938. He is known for his contributions to rock ‘n’ roll, country and rhythm and blues. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune

Many different makes and models of vehicles participated in the Eddie Cochran event Saturday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune