Riverside Veterans Parade: A Salute to Veterans and Expo
Riverside Veterans Parade and Expo is an annual event that honors the bravery and dedication of Veterans from all eras.
It brings together the community to show appreciation and support for the sacrifices made by those who served to protect our freedoms both past and present.
Join us in celebrating the spirit of service and commitment.
The Patriot Guard Riders and our American Legion Rider friends from Post 574 will be joining us again in the parade this year.
They have been showing up strong for our PGR missions the past years and we are appreciative of them as well as the families of our Heroes.
Let's RIDE!
PGR/ALR 574 MISSION: To ride both motorcycles and cages in the parade with all the flags, honor and respect the PGR and ALR can muster for our military! Cages wanting to participate in the event are welcome.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 0700 hours. Lower RCC parking lot. A nominal cost will help support the local National Charity League and see the participants up close at the pancake breakfast.
PARADE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
• Airplane Flyovers
• Marching Bands
• Mounted Horse Units
• Antique Cars and Floats
• Bag Pipers and Dancers
• Military Vehicles
• Color Guards
• Active-Duty Military Personnel
• Mini Cars and Mini Horses
• Most importantly, OUR VETERANS!EXPO: • Immediately following the end of the parade, the expo will be held at: John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza, 3650 11th Street, Riverside, CA.
• Agencies and organizations that support veterans and their families in different ways will be available.
• Information booths providing information to veterans and their families will be on hand. Look for our PGR info table!
https://www.asalutetoveteran.org/TIMETABLE FOR SATURDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 20250730: Stage at 3520 Riverside Plaza Dr, Riverside, CA 92506 (Vons Parking Lot next to Chevron gas station)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kLra1tzgErCEMWG6NOTE: This staging location is directly behind (North) of the Chevron Gas Station inside the Riverside Plaza Shopping Center parking lot. There is food, gas, and restrooms all within walking distance from the staging area. This is a pre-staging area. We will be moving to the parade staging area at approximately 0815 hours. This is the one parade that we have participated since day one. Come out and join us for a fun filled day.
0800: Pre-ride briefing.
0815: KSU to parade staging location.
NOTE: There is a short 5-minute ride to the actual main staging area. At the main staging area, you will have plenty of time to walk around and visit with the other participants. This can be the best part of the Parade!
1000: Parade promptly starts.
We would be honored to have Gold Star Parents to participate as well.
Clint "Smurf" Martin
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
(951) 505-6362
ruggedsmurf@gmail.com
