RIPON — Sirens screaming down Ripon city streets at 1 p.m. today will be the highlight of the Emergency Vehicle Display Show and Law Enforcement Recruitment Fair set at the community center on Fourth Street.
More than 100 police and fire vehicles have pre-registered for the 20th annual event hosted by the Menlo Park and Ripon police departments between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The organizers said they had expected 130 vehicles to arrive in Ripon Friday night and this morning.
The police units – including one from the Florida Highway Patrol – will be escorted in their “code 3 parade” throughout the city by Ripon police patrol units with red lights flashing and sirens making the community aware of their presence.
The show is a non-profit fundraiser with proceeds going to the Menlo Park Police Cadet Unit and to the Ripon Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). The California Highway Patrol Historical Museum and the Concerns of Police Survivors are also stated to receive some of the donated funds.
Entries are open to any current or restored emergency vehicles including fire, military, tow trucks, security and ambulances that will be displayed on the grassy area of the community center in Ripon.
Friday night was highlighted with an evening cruise of restored cars – escorted by Ripon Police units – to the Sonic Drive-In Restaurant for dinner that was scheduled at 6 p.m.
For additional information contact the group’s website at www.riponmenloparkpolice carshow.com
More than 100 police and fire vehicles have pre-registered for the 20th annual event hosted by the Menlo Park and Ripon police departments between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The organizers said they had expected 130 vehicles to arrive in Ripon Friday night and this morning.
The police units – including one from the Florida Highway Patrol – will be escorted in their “code 3 parade” throughout the city by Ripon police patrol units with red lights flashing and sirens making the community aware of their presence.
The show is a non-profit fundraiser with proceeds going to the Menlo Park Police Cadet Unit and to the Ripon Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS). The California Highway Patrol Historical Museum and the Concerns of Police Survivors are also stated to receive some of the donated funds.
Entries are open to any current or restored emergency vehicles including fire, military, tow trucks, security and ambulances that will be displayed on the grassy area of the community center in Ripon.
Friday night was highlighted with an evening cruise of restored cars – escorted by Ripon Police units – to the Sonic Drive-In Restaurant for dinner that was scheduled at 6 p.m.
For additional information contact the group’s website at www.riponmenloparkpolice carshow.com
