Edmontonians brave the rain for annual Father's Day car show

Wet weather was no problem for the annual Edmonton Father's Day Car Show on Sunday. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)

Car lovers braved the rain Sunday for the annual Edmonton Father's Day Car Show.

The Celebration Church, at 7215 Argyll Road, has been holding the free family-friendly event, rain or shine, for more than two decades.

"I have to say, this is only the second rain-out that we have had in 25 years, so it's been a pretty good run so far," said Dennis Varty, lead pastor for Celebration Church.

Varty said the event has grown from just a few dozen cars and a barbecue to hundreds of cars, food trucks, live music and a fun zone for the kids.

Last year nearly 400 classic cars, sports cars, imports, and motorcycles filled the Church parking lot. Varty said there were a few less cars Sunday due to the wet weather, but he was still pleased to see a good turnout of visitors.

"We live such busy lives that it just seems like just getting together as a family is sometimes is even a challenge," he said. "So it's wonderful to see families doing stuff all together."