Florida, Bikers On Parade for the USA

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TV PSA for 2008 Bikers on Parade for the USA...turn up your volume and enjoy! Thank you WCJB TV20!

Mark your calendars! The 9th Annual Bikers on Parade for the USA is Sunday, November 15th, 2009...a 23 mile non-stop police escorted parade through the heart of Gainesville Florida beginning and ending at Santa Fe College. Join us in the Largest and Longest Veterans Day Motorcycle Parade in the USA!

The 8th Annual Bikers on Parade for the USA had over 1770 participants and raised $109,250 to benefit our causes! Thank you for your continued support! Biker's Rock! Freedom isn't Free!

MISSION: Bikers on Parade for the USA™ will honor our military, veterans, law enforcement, firefighters and rescue personnel in remembrance of 9/11 with an annual motorcycle parade.

Bikers on Parade 11/9/08 Photo Credit: BRAD MCCLENNY/Special to the Sun... Army Specialist Catlin Mixon (left) and Sgt. 1st Class John Borders listen to the crowd applaude them as they are announced as the Grand Marshalls of the Bikers on Parade ride. Thank you Santa Fe College for your support in Saluting Our Heroes...Freedom isn’t Free!

GOALS: 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 local Veteran Assistance Agencies. Over the last eight years Bikers on Parade for the USA™ has raised a total of $414,047. Our sincere thank you to the Sponsors, Bikers and Volunteers for their continued support of Bikers on Parade for the USA™. GOD BLESS AMERICA! FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!

Bikers on Parade 11/9/08 Photo Credit: BRAD MCCLENNY/Special to the Sun... Grand Marshall Catlin Mixon ride in the sidecar of this bike to lead off the Bikers on Parade event as fellow Veteran and Grand Marshall John Borders rides behind him (left in orange vest).

Bonnie's father, William G. Bowman, US Navy World War II

Bonnie's father, World War II US Navy Veteran William G. Bowman

Korean War Veterans in front of the Alachua County Courthouse show their support to Bikers on Parade for the USA.

Thank you Col.Perry Hagaman and The Florida Army National Guard Aviation Unit for bringing their new UH-72 Lakota helicopter for one of its first public displays in the nation.

Monument at the Veteran's Park on Tower Road. The park is maintained by funds received from Bikers on Parade for the USA.

Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan presenting Ralph & Bonnie a "Key to the City of Gainesville" for Bikers on Parade for the USA.

HISTORY: November 11th, 2001, the first Bikers on Parade for the USA™ was organized in Gainesville, Florida by founders Ralph and Bonnie Cameron. It was a way for the motorcycle community to show support for the victims and first responders of 9-11. Over 1000 motorcycles participated in the first parade! Members of the board of directors are deeply honored to be part of such a unique and wonderful celebration to show appreciation for the men and women who throughout our country’s history have put their lives on the line for our safety, freedom and for our future. FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!

FUND RAISING: Bikers on Parade for the USA™ is a 501-C(3)not for profit, all volunteer, corporation. All donations and sponsorships are tax deductible.