Ride To Remember 9/11

September 11, 2023 marks the 22nd Anniversary of a tragic day in US history.

Ride to Remember 9/11 was created to remember those that have lost their lives and to honor the First Responders and the Heroes of that fateful day. This event has been held annually for 21 years in Springfield, IL. Through the generosity of the past participants, a 9/11 Monument has been erected on the IL State Capitol grounds near the Firefighters and Police Memorials.

In Springfield, IL: On Sunday, Sept 10, 2023, All vehicles are welcome to line up beginning at 9AM at Hall’s Harley-Davidson, 2301 N. Dirksen Pkwy., Springfield, IL. The police escorted procession will leave the dealership at 10am and proceed to the Illinois State Capitol grounds to the 9/11 Memorial site where a Ceremony will take place at approximately 10:30AM.

There is no charge to participate in the parade. ALL VEHICLES ARE WELCOME.

We also encourage the public to line the parade route to show their support for this event and prove once again WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

This year’s parade will once again be led by Emergency Vehicles from local and surrounding communities, further supported by the motorcycling community and several car and Jeep Clubs from the area. Local dignitaries will be on hand at Hall’s Harley-Davidson and at the Capitol Building to receive the participants and participate in the ceremony.

As in past years, this event is also a fundraiser for local charities. This year’s charities are the Salvation Army and the 100 Club of Illinois which provides support to families of First Responders (www.100clubil.org). Proceeds made through the sale of commemorative merchandise will be donated. Merchandise is now available for purchase at Hall’s Harley-Davidson.

For more information and further updates please follow the Facebook page, Ride To Remember 9/11. The Parade Route is as follows: Leave Hall’s H-D, 2301 N Dirksen Parkway, head South to Stevenson Drive (turn right), proceed to 11th Street (turn right), at Cook Street turn left, then turn right onto 9th Street to Capitol Ave turning left at Fire Station #1, proceed to 2 nd Street turning left and right on East Edwards Street. Parking will be in several lots around the Capitol grounds with directional assistance provided.