The screech of fire-engine sirens, the crackling roar of police motorcycles and the frenetic thunder of a massive helicopter rang out loud and clear into the air at the 67th edition of the Hero Thrill Show at the Wells Fargo Center parking lotin South Philadelphia today. Kids and the young at heart had a golden opportunity to be unofficial firefighters and police officers for a day, while enjoying seashore-style food (think fries and funnel cakes) and throwback music from the record turnstile of The Sound of Philly – all in a carnival setting. Thousands attended the event soaking up the sights and sounds during more than 4 hours of activities. The Philadelphia Police Department K-9 Unit seen here with 20 police dogs representing three different breeds performed real-life emergency defense-and-response exercises including obedience drills, agility hurdles on an obstacle course along with apprehension and narcotics searches. Procced go to the chidlren's college education of Philadlephia fire and police heroes who died in the line of duty.
Video by H. Michael Hammi
Video by H. Michael Hammi
Entering the Wells Fargo Center for the 67th Annual Hero Thrill Show
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