Location: Riverside, CA
MISSION STATEMENT
"To establish an annual parade in the City of Riverside which will honor veterans of all ages and all eras."
PARADE HISTORY
The first A Salute to Veterans Parade was held in 2006 and drew more than 100 entries from throughout the Inland Empire. The Following parades in 2007, 08, 09 and 10 became even more successful, drawing military bands from Army, Navy and Marine Corps. Join us as we continue to grow.
Our American Legion Rider friends from post 574 will be joining us 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 can muster for our military! Cages wanting to participate in the event.
GREAT NEWS!!!! I just received the info from the committee regarding our entry, and we are listed as starting in the front. The letter from the committee said in part: "Grouping all the motorcycles together at the very front of the parade will act as an alert to all the spectators that the parade has indeed started: if they don't see you at first they darn well will hear you coming!"
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Parade goes from 1000 hrs until 1200 hrs PGR Pre-Staging Area: 6288 Riverside Ave. Riverside CA Northwest Corner of Central Ave and Riverside Ave. Riverside CA. NOTE: This staging location is directly behind (North) of the Chevron Gas Station inside the Riverside Plaza Shopping Center parking lot. There is food, gas, 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. This is the one parade that we have participated since day one. Come out and join us for a fun filled day.
https://www.asalutetoveteran.org/ Web link
Note there will be a pancake breakfast for a small fee available for those who wish to take advantage of.
Time Table for Saturday, 9 NOV 20240730 - Stage at 6288 Riverside Ave. Riverside CA
http://goo.gl/maps/GdQu30800 - Pre-Ride Briefing
0815 - KSU To Parade Staging Location.
So lets give them PGR THUNDER!!! Be ready for a fun event. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
If you have any questions please email or call me at (951) 505-6362
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!
We would be honored to have Gold Star Parents to participate as well.
RC Clint "Smurf" Martin
cell# 951-505-6362
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
E-mail ruggedsmurf@gmail.com
