The 71st annual Hero Thrill Show will take place in the parking area of the Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday Sept. 19, from noon to 4 p.m.
Enjoy boardwalk-style food, fire truck rides, daredevil police motorcycle stunts, K-9 unit dogs on rescue attacks and fire-rescue exercises 40 feet in the air. The event kicks off with a grand entrance featuring a motorcade of police, fire and Hero Thrill Show vehicles and speeches by city officials.
The carnival-style fundraiser supports the college education of children of Philadelphia police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty.
Featured will be the Sound of Philadelphia music by DJ Bob Pantano, performances and displays of K-9 and bicycle units, the Philadelphia Police Motorcycle Highway Patrol Drill Team, mounted police horse, fire engines, crime-fighting equipment by the Police Aviation Unit, Bomb Squad, Counter Terrorism Operations, Marine Unit, firearms instructors, Police Academy and. families of the fallen heroes will be on hand.
Tickets are available online or at the event, $15 for individuals and $35 for families up to five people. Parking is free, and guests who buy a ticket will get free food and beverages throughout the event.
Visit www.herothrillshow.org ••
