Cheering Archuleta fans parade through Murray neighborhood
Angie Cooper, who led the parade, said it started out as one or two cars a couple of weeks ago.
"It evolved to this," Cooper said as she pointed out all the kids piling into the cars while chanting Archuleta's name. Doors were swinging, windows were rolled down and sunroofs opened as those in the parade, mostly girls, professed their love for the sudden star.
Ten-year-old Megan Zullo and 11-year-old Lexi Davies climbed through the sunroof of Jennifer Davies' car.
"I wanted to marry him before," said Megan, who is best friends with Archuleta's little sister.
Lexi Davies showed off the sign she made for Archuleta.
"It says Utah's new 'arch'uleta," Davies said, pointing out an arch that looks like Delicate Arch.
After the parade, which lasted almost an hour, many people gathered at a neighbor's house for "American Idol" ice cream. The parade seemed a success and only had one injury.
Crapo said his mom didn't notice he fell out through the sliding van door, so he just got up and jumped in the car again. He said it was worth it.
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