ALEXANDRIA, Ky. — Music was blaring from the stage with vintage and unique cars on display at AJ Jolly Park on Sunday. Kevin Peters and his family had their own muscle cars on display at the show. Peters said the love for cars sparks from generations of family members. 

What You Need To Know

  • Cars and motorcycles of all kinds lined up at AJ Jolly Park in Alexandria Sunday

  • Organizers say this is a yearly Park and Rides for Heroes event

  • The event fundraises money for Cops and Kids

  • It’s a Campbell County FOP Lodge #10 program that gives kids in need some gifts at Christmastime

“I think the best part of it is bringing old cars back to life,” he said.

While people checked out cars like the ones Peters and his family brought on a hot sunny summer day, organizers with the car show said there’s a goal to raise money for a Christmastime event, Cops and Kids. Those with Campbell County FOP #10 put it on yearly, and funds from events like this Park and Rides for Heroes event help give kids a Christmas.

“Each one of the entries for these cars, each of the bikes in the ride, every drink we sell, every t-shirt we sell, the live auction we do at the end of the day, every penny of what we raise goes toward our program,” said Adam Brown, one of the event organizers.

The program, Cops and Kids, has become a staple over the years in ensuring some of our younger community members see a little joy at Christmas. While Peters and his family love showing off their muscle cars at shows like this, it’s giving back to a good cause.

“Definitely like supporting the FOP anything to do with that and their kids program,” Peters said. 

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