Monterey Car Week kicks off in downtown Monterey Friday

MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) Monterey Classic Car Week is kicking off this weekend with a classic car show on Alvarado Street in Monterey on Friday.

There will be about 25 classic race cars on the street for passersby to look at.

"The real reason for doing this is to have a free event for locals to come and enjoy before all the craziness and the fun begins," said Rick Johnson, the executive director of the Old Monterey Business Association. "It's Car Week excitement and the fact that we're really doing something as we come out of the pandemic."

Police will also be on the ready in case any speeders come by.