Ride of the Patriots Schedule

Friday May 27th

9:00 AM-7:00 PM: Patriot Harley-Davidson^® Open House

4:30 PM-5:30 PM: Riders meet at Fairfax High School for Candlelight Vigil Ride (click here for directions)

5:30 PM: Group dinner and ride to the Candlelight Vigil

8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Patriot Harley-Davidson^® Open House

6:30 AM: Ride of the Patriots Staging/Line-up begins

7:20 AM: Parade begins from Captain Pell's parking lot

8:00 AM: Ride of the Patriots Ceremony:

Presentation of Colors by the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard
Welcome by Larry Larson
Pledge of Allegiance by Don Withrow
National Anthem by Fairfax High School Band
Retire the Colors by the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard
Pre-Ride Welcome to bikers, announcements, & instructions by Steve Shannon
Fairfax VA Chapter Harley Owners Group^® Welcome by Chapter Director Jack Causa
City of Fairfax Welcome & Remarks
State of Virginia Remarks by Delegate David Bulova and State Senator Chap Peterson
Rolling to Remember^® Address
Patriot Harley-Davidson^® Address by Vince Sheehy, CEO of Patriot Harley-Davidson^®
Special Guest Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Recognition of Veterans by Cliff Wilke
Armed Forces Medley by the Fairfax High School Band
Amazing Grace by the Northern Virginia Firefighter's Emerald Society Pipe Band
Taps by Fairfax High School Band Student Buglers

8:45 AM: Riders return to their bikes

8:55 AM: START YOUR ENGINES

9:00 AM: Launch the Ride of the Patriots

Police escort led by Fairfax County Motor Squad and supported by Fairfax County Sheriff, City of Fairfax and Arlington County Motor Squads.

10:00 AM: Arrive at RFK Parking Lot #8

12:00 PM Noon: Rolling to Remember, RFK Stadium, Washington DC

10:00 AM -6:00 PM: Patriot Harley-Davidson^® Open House

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: 41st Annual Falls Church City Memorial Day Parade & Festivities - FHOG Boss Hog John Boaz