People flock to downtown Albert Lea for Eddie Cochran car show
Published 9:10 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024
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Broadway was buzzing with activity for the Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival on Saturday in downtown Albert Lea. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
A 1931 Ford is parked in the middle of Broadway near the intersection with Clark Street Saturday for the Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
Plastic skeletons sit in the front seat of a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle owned by Frank Lee. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
Classic cars line up in the street on Broadway for spectators to view. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
These cars at the show were made to look like Tow Mater and Lightning McQueen from the popular "Cars" movie. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
Sunny skies and comfortable temperatures drew hundreds of people to the annual Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival on Saturday. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
Cars of all colors could be seen at the show in downtown Albert Lea. Sarah Stultz/Albert Lea Tribune
Cars drive around Fountain Lake during the Eddie Cochran car cruise after the show Saturday afternoon. Photo courtesy Tammy Morse
Cars drive around Fountain Lake during the Eddie Cochran car cruise after the show Saturday afternoon. Photo courtesy Tammy Morse
Saturday marked the culmination of the annual Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival.
Hundreds turned out to check out the classic cars, enjoy food, listen to music during the annual show and to take part in a car cruise.
Eddie Cochran was a musician and performer born in Albert Lea in 1938. During his life, he made musical waves in rock ānā roll, rockabilly, country and rhythm and blues.