Charlie Wolking, far left, his brother James, father Ryan, mother Emily, and sister Juliette watch the surprise parade of vehicles passing his home Monday afternoon. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris and Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera, behind, were among those who joined in a special parade of vehicles Monday afternoon for Charlie Wolking’s birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Department patrol units Monday afternoon to celebrate Charlie Wolking’s sixth birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Charlie Wolking’s canine friend Skippy O’Neill showed up in White Rock Monday afternoon to celebrate his birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

A long line of vehicles belonging to family friends followed the Los Alamos Police Department patrol units in a special parade to celebrate Charlie Wolking’s birthday. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.

Birthday boy Charlie Wolking waves to friends passing by in a special parade of vehicles Monday afternoon, accompanied by his father Ryan, mother Emily, grandpa Carroll Thomson and grandma Vickie Thomson Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com