Ten Four (10 4) Parade in Hollywood supporting California Highway Patrol 2013

This incredible annual event brings vintage police vehicles (both real and movie) together, in a parade down Hollywood Boulevard to Broderick Crawford's pavement star. I first attended in 2008 but this year I was invited back by Gary Goltz the organiser, to be part of it. The event is attended by enthusiast for TV shows like Highway Patrol, CHiPs and Adam 12. There are also a few of the actors who worked on these shows who turn up to join in. The real stars however are of course the vehicles themselves, most of which are in 'like new' condition.

Having been involved with Brooklands own Emergency Vehicle May Day event, since its conception, I was very keen to see how the yanks would organise their event. It soon became clear all you need is enthusiasm and a councilmen like Tom LaBonge, who can just shut Hollywood down while a bunch of car nuts enjoy themselves! Throw in characters like Shotgun Tom Kelly, Dave Skyler, Thomas Weller and Len Nordmann, plus a few TV people like Florrie Shaen, Fred Dryer, Paul Linke, Lou Wagner, Larry Wilcox, Thomas Williams and Dennis Donnelly. Then lastly a few beauty queens and you have the makings of an exciting, fun day.