Toys for Tots Parade Overview:
What's not to like about this parade? Every year more than 10,000 motorcyclists and 100,000 spectators descend upon Western Avenue to deliver toys to kids in need. This year marks the 31st annual Toys for Tots parade.
The 20-mile parade, which runs north along Western Avenue, often lasts up to five hours. It's billed as the largest motorcycle parade in the world.
Riders are required to bring a new toy and spectators are encouraged to do so. (Please, no stuffed animals.) The Marine Corps Reserve will distribute them to those in need.
The 20-mile parade, which runs north along Western Avenue, often lasts up to five hours. It's billed as the largest motorcycle parade in the world.
Riders are required to bring a new toy and spectators are encouraged to do so. (Please, no stuffed animals.) The Marine Corps Reserve will distribute them to those in need.
Toys for Tots Parade Date:
TBD - Rain or Shine
Toys for Tots Parade Time:
You've got to wake up early if you want to ride. This schedule is last year's. When the new schedule is released, I'll update it.
- Dawn - Dan Ryan Woods open for Motorcyclists
- 6 a.m. - Line Up Begins
- 9:11 a.m. - Pledge of Allegiance
- 9:30 a.m. - Parade Begins (Approximate)
- 85th and Western at 9:30 a.m.
- 47th and Western at 9:45 a.m.
- Madison and Western at 10 a.m.
- Foster and Western at 10:30 a.m.
Toys for Tots Parade Starting Point:
Toys for Tots Parade Ending Point:
Toys for Tots Parade - How to Register to Ride in the Parade:
All motorcyclists on licensed motorcycles are welcome to participate in the parade provided they bring at least one toy to contribute. Organizers emphasize that you just need to come to the Dan Ryan Woods starting point on your motorcycle with your toy. There is no additional fee or cost, and there is no sign-in or registration. No ATVs or 4-wheelers will be allowed.
Toys for Tots Parade - How to Request a Toy:
If you would like to request a toy for your children or children of someone you know, you can learn more about that by visiting the Toys for Tots site for toy requests here.
Toys for Tots Parade - More Information:
If you'd like more information about the Toys for Tots parade, you can call 773-866-8697 or visit them online at the official Toys for Tots Parade website.
You can view a map of the parade route and diagrams of the starting and ending points here.
You can view a map of the parade route and diagrams of the starting and ending points here.