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NewsAugust 27, 2019

Corvette Caravan cruises through Cape Girardeau

Hundreds of new and classic Corvette cars filled downtown Cape Girardeau on Tuesday afternoon with a parade followed by an evening car show before continuing on their journey to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum.

Ben Matthews
A parade of Corvettes passes down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
A parade of Corvettes passes down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Members of a Hawaii-based Corvette club arrive in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, for an overnight stop in a cross country drive to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum.
Members of a Hawaii-based Corvette club arrive in Cape Girardeau on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, for an overnight stop in a cross country drive to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum.
Mark Culberson, far right, stands with his 11-year-old son Mark Culberson, as they view a 2014 Corvette owned by Phil Watters of Phoenix, Arizona, during a meet-up Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
Mark Culberson, far right, stands with his 11-year-old son Mark Culberson, as they view a 2014 Corvette owned by Phil Watters of Phoenix, Arizona, during a meet-up Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
A model Corvette car sits on the dashboard of a 2014 Corvette coupe owned by Tom Goellner of Old Monroe, Missouri, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
A model Corvette car sits on the dashboard of a 2014 Corvette coupe owned by Tom Goellner of Old Monroe, Missouri, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette admirers view cars parked along Spanish Street as Corvette drivers make their way through the foot traffic Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette admirers view cars parked along Spanish Street as Corvette drivers make their way through the foot traffic Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette cars line both sides of Spanish Street after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette cars line both sides of Spanish Street after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
The trunk of a Corvette is seen after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
The trunk of a Corvette is seen after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
A 1959 frost blue Corvette owned by Brad Kasten of Jackson sits parked outside of Old St. Vincent Church after a parade of Corvette cars descended upon the downtown area Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on in Cape Girardeau.
A 1959 frost blue Corvette owned by Brad Kasten of Jackson sits parked outside of Old St. Vincent Church after a parade of Corvette cars descended upon the downtown area Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on in Cape Girardeau.
JoRene Danel, center left, fills out an information card to display with her Corvette nicknamed "Dory" as her husband, Kevin, sorts through their belongings Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The couple traveled from Fairfield, California, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
JoRene Danel, center left, fills out an information card to display with her Corvette nicknamed "Dory" as her husband, Kevin, sorts through their belongings Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau. The couple traveled from Fairfield, California, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Jim Frank, center right, helps a Corvette owner from Hawaii navigate find a place to park while directing traffic with Paul Vrbosky and John Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Jim Frank, center right, helps a Corvette owner from Hawaii navigate find a place to park while directing traffic with Paul Vrbosky and John Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson automotive enthusiasts, from left. Brandon Kuester, 13, Tom Slinkard, Landon Kuester, 13, and Aaron Bowen, 17, admire a Corvette parked along Spanish Street after a Corvette parade down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson automotive enthusiasts, from left. Brandon Kuester, 13, Tom Slinkard, Landon Kuester, 13, and Aaron Bowen, 17, admire a Corvette parked along Spanish Street after a Corvette parade down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette drivers park along Main Street and near the Red House Interpretive Center following a parade down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette drivers park along Main Street and near the Red House Interpretive Center following a parade down Broadway on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette owners find their way to designated parking areas along Main Street during a Corvette meet-up Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette owners find their way to designated parking areas along Main Street during a Corvette meet-up Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Reno native Frank Velez reaches to close the trunk of a Corvette owned by Al Di Stefano, also of Reno, during an overnight stop Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau before continuing to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the National Corvette Museum's 25th anniversary celebration.
Reno native Frank Velez reaches to close the trunk of a Corvette owned by Al Di Stefano, also of Reno, during an overnight stop Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau before continuing to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for the National Corvette Museum's 25th anniversary celebration.
Corvette admirers view Walter Hausafus's 1962 Corvette with original features as it sits parked on the lawn of the Red House Interpretive Center after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
Corvette admirers view Walter Hausafus's 1962 Corvette with original features as it sits parked on the lawn of the Red House Interpretive Center after a parade Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, on Main Street in Cape Girardeau.
Isaiah Kilpela, 6, far left, points out a depiction of Tweety Bird inside a car hood for his sister, Mary Stuchlik, 2, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
Isaiah Kilpela, 6, far left, points out a depiction of Tweety Bird inside a car hood for his sister, Mary Stuchlik, 2, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, in Cape Girardeau.
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Hundreds of new and classic Corvette cars filled downtown Cape Girardeau on Tuesday afternoon with a parade followed by an evening car show before continuing on their journey to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Corvette Museum.

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