2024 Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride

Motorcyclists from across the nation will come together September 21, 2024, for a scenic ride across the north Alabama region to honor Native American Indians. Now in its 31 st year, the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride travels from Bridgeport in the northeastern part of Alabama to the northwestern town of Waterloo, and along with the celebratory ride, there is a kick-off rally in Bridgeport Friday the 20th and a three-day Indian Festival in Waterloo for the public to take part in.

A kick-off rally offering children’s activities, live music, entertainment, a street dance, fireworks show and other free family fun for the public to enjoy is scheduled in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, September 20 th . Bikes will start arriving from Cherokee NC at 3 p.m. and the official opening ceremony gets underway at 5:00 p.m.

Please join The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride as it begins at the Alabama/Tennessee state line off U.S. Highway 72 in Downtown Bridgeport with riders departing at 8 a.m. CST on Saturday, Sept.21. The ride travels U. S. Highway 72 West to I-565 West arriving at Redstone Harley-Davidson at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an official lunch stop. The public is invited to welcome riders while enjoying lunch and at 12 p.m. riders will depart and head west through Athens and Florence arriving in Waterloo at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The ride is held rain or shine. For more information on the Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride including a map of the route and a schedule of events, https://trail-of-tears.webflow.io/the-ride/this-years-ride .

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