CPD “Rich Street Roar” present revs up group spirit with horsepower and enjoyable

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Rich Street in Columbus got here alive on Sunday because the Columbus Police hosted their third annual automotive present, often called the Rich Street Roar.

The occasion, held below sunny skies and cozy temperatures, aimed to spice up group spirit by showcasing quite a lot of autos for a novel expertise. Attendees might see the whole lot from Tesla Cybertrucks, basic vehicles and even a CPD SWAT truck.

The automotive present, touted as Columbus’ Premier Downtown Auto Show, was organized in partnership with the Columbus Division of Police, The Columbus Police Foundation, ABC6, and COSI.

The occasion featured stay music, meals distributors, and extra, making it a family-friendly occasion.

AJ Johnson from the Columbus Police Department expressed his enthusiasm for the day.

“You know, these interactions mean the world to me. It’s why I do what I do,” Johnson stated. “I absolutely love my job. I can’t believe they paid me to do it. Any opportunity that I have to have a one-on-one positive interaction, let alone something to this scale, I’m going to jump on it every single time.”

Civic Center Drive was reworked right into a spectacle with numerous autos on show, whereas Washington Boulevard served as one other show space.

The autos have been escorted by police, including to the joy.

The Rich Street Bridge hosted stay music, distributors, and meals, whereas West Town Street was the go-to space for Corvette fanatics, that includes fashions from basic to fashionable.