The Old Town Market summer series closed out Friday night with the rumble of engines and a salute to first responders during the “Public Safety Night” car cruise, sponsored by the Lompoc Police Department Foundation .

From 5 to 8 p.m., classic cars, hot rods and custom rides paraded along the 100 block of South H Street, drawing families downtown for an evening of chrome, nostalgia, and community spirit.

The event — part of the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce’s weekly summer series — also featured vendor booths, live music, food trucks and free activities for kids.

Nearby, public safety vehicles from the Lompoc Police Department, Lompoc Fire Department, Buellton CHP, and Vandenberg Space Force Base were on display, giving residents a chance to meet first responders and explore the e

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