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10th Annual·Verdugo Park, Glendale

Cars for Cops & Kids emblemCars for Cops & KidsGlendale · Est. 2017
10th Annual · Sunday, June 6, 2027

Celebrating 10 Years of Cars, Cops, Kids & Community

A decade of bringing Glendale together through a shared love of cars, service, and giving back — and the biggest show yet is just ahead.

CARS · COPS · KIDSGLENDALE · EST. 201710YEARS★ ★ ★

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A Glendale Tradition

A decade of bringing Glendale together

What started as a single Sunday morning in 2017 has grown into one of the most beloved community traditions in the Glendale foothills.

The Rotary Club of Glendale founded Cars for Cops & Kids to do something beautifully simple: bring families, car enthusiasts, and local law enforcement together at Verdugo Park — a free, family-friendly morning of incredible vehicles, live music, food, and community pride.

Through the partnership of the Dad's Club of Verdugo Woodlands and the Glendale Police Department, the show has grown from a grassroots idea into an annual tradition that draws hundreds of families, dozens of car clubs, and more than 200 vehicles to Verdugo Park every first Sunday of June.

Over ten years, more than $450,000 has been raised for Glendale youth programs and at-risk youth initiatives — proof that a morning spent admiring beautiful cars can change lives in meaningful ways.

A Decade of Bringing Glendale Together.

$450K+Raised for Glendale youth since 2017
200+Vehicles shown each year
40+Trophies awarded annually
10Years bringing Glendale together

10th Anniversary Milestone

The 10th Annual show on Sunday, June 6, 2027 at Verdugo Park, Glendale marks a full decade of community, cars, and giving back. Help us make year ten the most memorable yet.

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2017 – 2027

Ten years in the making

From a single show on a June Sunday to a beloved Glendale institution — here is the story of how it happened.

  1. 20171st Annual

    The first show

    The Rotary Club of Glendale launches Cars for Cops & Kids at Verdugo Park to support Glendale Police Department youth programs.

  2. 2018

    Word gets out

    Car clubs across Southern California start marking the first Sunday of June on their calendars.

  3. 2019

    A growing tradition

    The Dad's Club of Verdugo Woodlands beer garden becomes a fixture and families turn the show into a morning out.

  4. 2022

    Back together

    The community reunites at Verdugo Park, more determined than ever to support local kids.

  5. 2024$400K+

    $400,000 milestone

    Cumulative giving since 2017 crosses $400,000 for youth and community programs.

  6. 2026$50K+

    Biggest year yet

    Nearly 200 vehicles and 40+ trophies as the 9th Annual show raises more than $50,000 in a single morning.

  7. 202710 Years

    The 10th Anniversary

    A decade of cars, cops, kids and community. Help us make year ten the biggest one yet — Sunday, June 6, 2027.

Show Memories

Nine years of unforgettable mornings

Every year brings new cars, new faces, and new memories. Real photos from each show are available in the full gallery.

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9th Annual

June 7, 2026

$50,000+ raised

8th Annual

June 1, 2025

$48,000+ raised

7th Annual

June 2, 2024

$45,000+ raised

6th Annual

June 4, 2023

$42,000+ raised

Past show flyers and photography archives are available via the admin — real photos and flyers are uploaded to replace these placeholders in Phase 2.

Full photo galleries for each year can be found at Past Events and Gallery.

Winners' Circle

Legends of the show

A decade of extraordinary cars and the proud owners who brought them to Verdugo Park.

All Winners
Best in Show · 2026

Hovannes K.

1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

A frame-off restoration in Marina Blue that stopped traffic all morning.

Award sponsored by Pacific BMW

Best Exotic · 2026

Daniel R.

2019 Lamborghini Huracán

Kids' Choice · 2026

Glendale PD K-9 Unit

Ford Police Interceptor (display)

The kids voted — the K-9 unit's cruiser took the trophy.

Award sponsored by Adventist Health Glendale

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The People Behind It

Founders & organizing committee

Cars for Cops & Kids is built by dedicated volunteers who give their time, expertise, and passion to make each show possible. Individual names and photos are managed through the admin — below are the organizations whose members make it all happen.

Rotary Club of GlendaleFounding & host organization

Founding organization and host — the Rotary Club of Glendale has organized the show since its first edition in 2017.

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Dad's Club of Verdugo WoodlandsCommunity partner

Community partner operating the beer garden and providing essential on-day volunteer support.

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Glendale Police DepartmentBeneficiary & community partner

Beneficiary partner and community presence — GPD officers and the K-9 unit are a show highlight every year.

Individual organizing committee members, GPD liaisons, and event-day volunteers are recognized via the admin — names and photos are added there and will appear here in Phase 2.

10th Anniversary Sponsor Spotlight

The businesses and partners who make it possible

For a decade, local businesses, dealerships, and community organizations have made Cars for Cops & Kids free for every family in Glendale. We are proud to recognize those who continue to give back.

Title Sponsor
Pacific BMWTitle Sponsor

Glendale's BMW dealership and a longtime title supporter of Cars for Cops & Kids.

Sponsoring since 2017

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Presenting Sponsor
Adventist Health GlendalePresenting Sponsor

A leading Glendale medical center and presenting partner supporting youth wellness.

Sponsoring since 2023

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Our 2026 & 2027 supporters

Pacific BMWAutomotive Dealership
Adventist Health GlendaleCommunity Organization
Future Auto ServiceAutomotive
Forest LawnLocal Business
Tri Counties BankProfessional Services
Costco GlendaleLocal Business
Athens ServicesLocal Business
Tommy's BurgersRestaurant / Food

Organizational partners

Rotary Club of GlendaleFounding & host organization
Dad's Club of Verdugo WoodlandsCommunity partner
Glendale Police DepartmentBeneficiary & community partner
Join Our 10th Anniversary Sponsors

Sponsorship packages for Year 10 are open — be part of a decade milestone.

Year 10 Specials

What makes the 10th Annual extra special

The milestone anniversary brings new elements, bigger ambitions, and a celebration that honors everyone who made the first decade possible.

Commemorative 10th Anniversary Trophies

Every award-class winner at the 10th Annual show receives a specially designed commemorative trophy marking a decade of the Cars for Cops & Kids tradition.

Milestone Giving Goal: $500K

Year 10 sets a bold fundraising target — pushing cumulative giving since 2017 past the $500,000 mark for Glendale youth programs and at-risk youth initiatives.

Largest Show Field Ever

The 10th Anniversary aims to welcome the most registered vehicles in the event's history — more classes, more clubs, and more incredible cars than any previous year.

Expanded First Responder Showcase

A dedicated first-responder vehicle row will feature GPD, LAFD, and neighboring departments — celebrating the community bonds that inspired the show from day one.

Community Celebration for Kids

An expanded kids' zone with activities, a Scouting America Pinewood Derby, and family programming — because the kids are the whole point.

Decade-in-Review Exhibition

A special exhibition booth at the show will feature a visual decade-in-review — photos, flyers, and moments from every year since 2017. Submissions from the community welcome.

Real photography will replace this placeholder after the show.

CARS · COPS · KIDSGLENDALE · EST. 201710YEARS★ ★ ★

Help make year 10 the biggest one yet

Year 10 returns to Verdugo Park on Sunday, June 6, 2027. Registration and sponsorship are open now.

Sunday, June 6, 2027 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Verdugo Park, Glendale

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