In Snellville, the community's Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with Georgia Cool Cruisers, hosted its annual Car Show at Briscoe Park, a tradition now in its seventh year, that has an added twist of philanthropy. This year's car show, held in November, saw a sizable donation of $2,318, all of which was funneled directly to the Snellville Police Department's Shop with a Cop program, an effort that gifts families in need the opportunity to shop for Christmas presents with the assistance of police officers. The raised funds allowed for the inclusion of 10 additional families compared to last year, bolstering the program's capacity to spread holiday cheer.
According to a statement obtained by the official City of Snellville news release, the sentiment is echoed by Lisa A Platt, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreation, who asserted, "The Cool Cars at Briscoe event is one of our great events as, on the day of the event, visitors of all ages can come and enjoy the cars, food and fun." Platt further stressed the community impact by stating, "But one of the best parts of this event is that all donations go toward the Snellville police Shop with a Cop program. These generous donations will allow more families and kids to go on a shopping spree which will allow them to have a holiday with gifts they would otherwise not have."
Officials voiced their satisfaction with not only the event's outcome but also its popularity with both the car club community and the public. As a nod to its success, a second car show is slated to be hosted at Briscoe Park every April, supplementing the traditional November event and thereby accommodating a spring and fall car show. This expansion reflects the community's enthusiasm and continued support for the initiative.
The anticipation for future events is apparent with Meghan Meegan, Parks and Recreation program coordinator, telling City of Snellville news outlet, “We are thrilled that we are able to work with Snellville PD each year during this event, and this will continue to be our November car show charity.” Attendees can already pencil in the dates for the 2025 car shows, set for April 26 and November 8, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., reaffirming the department's commitment and anticipation for these community-enhancing occasions.
