The Parade Organization always believed in starting the year off with a bang, and this year will be no exception, beginning with the 2005 TFT Motorcycle Parade Kick-off Party this Saturday, September 17th.  You are invited to come to the famous Stempien VFW, at the corner of 47th Street and Tripp Avenue in Chicago, at 5pm, to celebrate the start of the Parade's 28th year.  For only $10 per person, you will enjoy an evening of food, music, raffles, fun and surprises.  There you will be able to learn more about The TFT Parade, have an opportunity to meet current members and the staff, and enroll to become a Parade Volunteer.  All assistance is appreciated, and you don't have to own or ride a motorcycle to join in.

The Chicago TFT Parade has helped thousands of children and families over the last 27 years, and is possible thanks to the work of many individuals whose efforts insure that this great Chicago tradition may continue for many years to come. However, due to the growing popularity of The TFT Parade and the steadily increasing number of the riders that participant in The Parade, many more volunteers are seriously needed.  Volunteers are needed in many areas.
Please consider becoming a Parade Volunteer and helping at the 28th Annual Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade on Sunday, December 4th.  Also, ask your friends, family, and co-workers to come out and help. This is the best time to start and be part of one of Chicago's most exciting community organizations and traditions.  

Not interested in being a volunteer? Then come out anyway and for a $10 donation you can enjoy an evening of delicious food, music, raffles, and lots of fun with the members of the Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade Organization. 

There will also be lots of brand new 2005 Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade merchandise available, including the new 2005 TFT Parade shirt, the new 2005 TFT Parade Christmas ornament, and more. There will also be raffle tickets available for the 2006 TFT Parade Motorcycle Raffle with the drawing to be held in March, as well tickets for the TFT Parade Sturgis Rally Vacation Package Raffle, which includes a motel room in Rapid City and one thousand dollars spending money.

Note to current Parade Members-All current members will again be admitted and enrolled for only $5.  All current members are reminded to please bring a dish of your favorite food to the party. Appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts are all welcome.  Thank you members.

That's this Saturday!!!   There will be lots of fun and surprises, so be sure to be there!!!  This is a great opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones.

The 2005 TFT Parade TV Show Premieres October 4 Tuesday, October 4 will mark the premiere show of another season of the Chicago TFT Parade TV Show.  The very popular program can be seen on Chicago Cable Channel 21 every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm, for the months of October, November and December.  Hear all the latest news about the Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade, see interviews with key Parade personnel and special guests, and call in with your questions and comments.   That's every Tuesday at 6:30pm, and only on Chicago Cable TV Channel 21, CAN-TV.

TFT Parade Volunteers to Donate Over $35,000 on Financial Gift Night The Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade Organization is proud to announce that on the evening of Friday, October 7 there will be another time when the Parade Organization shares it's good fortune by distributing over $35,000 to dozens of deserving children, families, and groups in the Chicago area.  These funds have been gathered through the sales of Chicago TFT Motorcycle Parade apparel, pins, and other assorted merchandise, motorcycle and Sturgis vacation raffle ticket sales, and individual and corporate contributions.   The festivities will take place at the Stempien VFW, beginning at 7:30pm SHARP on Friday, October 7.   This is one of the highlights of the season, when the Parade Organization gives back to the community, those who have supported The Parade over the past 27 years.