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Click the Flag Above to View the Video of 2006 Compliments of Michel and Marcia Taylor. Turn your volume up! 
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Feel the Spirit...Feel the Pride...Support the cause...Sunday, November 9th, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida thousands of bikers will honor those that served our country in the LARGEST and the LONGEST Veteran's Day Parade in Florida. Freedom isn't Free! Show YOUR Spirit!!!
Mark your calendars now!
Saturday November 8th, 2008 is the "3rd Annual" Police Rodeo for Bikers on Parade for the USA
Motorcycle Skills Competition.
Competition: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Awards ceremony: 3:00 PM.
All money raised donated to Bikers on Parade for the USA. Food and beverages available. Event is FREE to the public.
Place: The George Kirkpatrick Criminal Justice driving range, across from Gainesville Airport NE 39th Ave.
MISSION:
Bikers on Parade for the USA™ will honor our military, veterans, law enforcement agencies, firefighters and rescue personnel in remembrance of 9/11 with an annual motorcycle parade.
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8th Annual Bikers on Parade for the USA, Sunday, November 9th, 2008.
On-line registration begins August 1st, 2008. The only way to receive an event T-shirt is to register on-line. You may also register on the day of the parade, but will not receive an event T-shirt. Parade day registration begins at Santa Fe Community College at 9:30 AM, ceremony 12:00 noon and parade at 12:45 PM. Registration fee is $25/rider and $15/passenger.
On the day of the parade there will be a designated area for those who pre-registered on-line to pick up their packages and proceed to the staging area. Look for directional signs.
Vendors, including food and beer will be set up at the fairgrounds for the after ride party.
Join Florida's LARGEST and LONGEST Veteran's Day Parade! SEE YOU THERE! |
Jim Lynch, Director of Veteran's Affairs for Alachua County, accepting check on behalf of the local Veteran's.
GOAL:
Our first goal is to honor and to make everyone more aware of the commitment and sacrifices of the first responders who so bravely protect us. our second goal is to give back to the community by using this event to raise funds for the North Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross and the area Veterans assistance agencies. |
World War II
US Navy Veteran
William G. Bowman (Bonnie's father)
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Korean War Veterans |
Col. Perry Hagaman presenting combat mission flag, 2/28/07, flown over Iraq from the Aviation Task Force/Kuwait, Mako Battalion. |
HISTORY:
November 11th, 2001, the first Bikers on Parade for the USA™ was organized and run in Alachua County, Florida by founders Ralph and Bonnie Cameron. On November 11th, 2007, the 7th Annual Veteran’s Day celebration was held. It was outstanding! Over 1200 motorcycles joined together with representatives from the Florida Highway Patrol, Gainesville Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, University Police Department, Alachua Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Ocala Police Department, Gainesville Fire Rescue, Alachua County Fire Rescue and other outside agencies to celebrate the spirit and pride of our nation and to raise awareness for our American heroes in a 17 mile parade through Gainesville. |
Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan presenting Ralph & Bonnie Cameron a "Key to the City of Gainesville" for Bikers on Parade for the USA. |
DON'T FORGET TO THANK OUR SPONSORS!
Go to the sponsors page, click on their web link and send them a thank you for their support. Over the last 7 years, a total of $304,797 has been raised for the American Red Cross of North Central Florida and the local Veteran's organizations. Bikers on Parade for the USA says "THANK YOU SPONSORS"! Let them know how much we appreciate their support.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The members of the board of directors are deeply honored to be part of such a unique and wonderful celebration. After 9-11, we, like many Americans, had a desire to show appreciation for the men and women who throughout our country’s history had put their lives on the line for our safety, freedom and for our future.
Through our passion for motorcycle riding, we had the privilege to meet many wonderful men and women who had the same desire. When this passion for riding and the desire to show our gratitude united, Bikers on Parade for USA was born.
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GOD BLESS AMERICA! |
FUND RAISING:
Bikers on Parade for the USA™ is a 501-C(3) not for profit corporation. All donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.
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