1st Annual Veterans Ride for Veterans

This is a past event that has already occured.
@ Ted's Motorcycle World | Alton, IL

About this event

Prepare for an amazing ride down the Great River Road with fellow veterans and supporters, while raising money for Songs for Soldiers and US Veterans Foundation. Register online here to save money and beat the line or register in person at Ted's Motorcycle World from 9 AM to 11 AM. Registration will pause at 10 AM for the Posting of Colors. Kick Stands Up at 11:30 AM Cost: $20 Rider / $15 Passenger Online: $15 Rider / $10 Passenger Once the ride gets back is when the real party starts! Eat some free food, grab a beer, and jam out while Dazed and Confused rocks the stage! Dazed and Confused is a great band also composed of veterans. The event, made possible by East St Louis / Scott Air Force Vet Center and Veterans, is a great place to network with veterans, organizations, and businesses. Every vendor will be here to help out in some way or another. Tactical Shit will also be present, helping orchestrate the event and selling merchandise. Ride down the great river road with fellow veterans and supporters. ALL MOTORCYCLE MAKES, CARS, TRUCKS, ect. are welcome! Please invite friends, family, and share the event! - Local MarineVets MC - Belleau Wood Chapter will also be leading the ride and helping with food donations. - Mobile Vet Center - US Veterans Foundation - Songs4Soldiers - Wounded Warrior Project - Got Your Six PTSD Support Dogs - Support Up Veteran Ventures Veteran Ventures - Tactical Shit - With a flame thrower demonstration!! - Barrel Beard & Tattoo - Veterans' Legal Assistance Program at SIU School of Law in Carbondale ( provides veterans with free assistance with VA disability claims appeals and discharge upgrade petitions ) - Responder Public Safety Equipment w/ their demo vehicle - Dave's Designs "specializes in custom coasters- military, law enforcement, sport teams and more" - Benchmark Mortgage - Champions for the American Dream - UMG Gaming - Call of Duty - Live Music - featuring Dazed and Confused!! - Color Guard from Scott AFB - Recognition of oldest military members present - former and current - Quilts of Valor Foundation( will also be presenting quilts previously made for Veterans) - Guest Speakers - T shirt sales - Free BBQ (brats and burgers) for riders - Beer sales - Information Tents - Vendors Welcome (Call Joe in Sales at Ted’s 618 462 3030) - Rock Climb Wall - Military Vehicle rides for kids - Face painting for kids - Bounce House - Pull up bar and Bench press - 50/50 Raffle - AND MORE!! https://www.facebook.com/mcveterans/ http://www.co.madison.il.us/departments/veterans_assistance_commission/index.php www.qovf.org (Quilts of Valor website)