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Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade

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The Parade 1990-1999

Billboard advertising Chicagoland's 15th Annual Toys for Tots motorcycle parade.

 

1990: (13th "Parade") NO PARADE due to Operation Desert Shield. Toys were collected at the Dan Ryan Woods.

1991: (14th Parade) 5000 riders.

1992: (15th Parade) 5000 riders. Special 15th Anniversary Pin. Billboard over Western Avenue.

A large group of motorcyclists riding together, wearing helmets and protective gear.

 

1993: (16th Parade) The last time The Parade was on a Saturday and the last noon start.

1994: (17th Parade) Ed Mitchell becomes the president of the Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. First Parade on a Sunday and a 10:30 AM start. Harley-Davidson raffle. 10,000 riders.

A biker-themed outdoor wedding ceremony with the bride and groom.

 

1995: (18th Parade) First year for the Toys for Tots party in Rosemont. First wedding in the Dan Ryan Woods before The Parade. Harley-Davidson raffle.

1996: (19th Parade) First St. Joseph Home bike show. Toys for Tots party in Rosemont. Harley-Davidson raffle. 4000 riders.

 

1997: (20th Parade) Big Lou becomes the president of Toys for Tots. Toys for Tots party in Rosemont. Special 20th Anniversary pin. Harley-Davidson raffle. 15,000 riders.

1998: (21st Parade) Special black Hot Wheels collectible toy and coloring book. Toys for Tots party in Rosemont. Harley-Davidson raffle.

 1999: (22nd Parade) Tiger Mark becomes president of Toys for Tots. White Hot Wheels collectible toy. Ed May and Jack Voss create the first Toys for Tots website. Two CAN-TV shows. Harley-Davidson raffle. 15,000 riders. 

Billboard advertising Chicagoland's 15th Annual Toys for Tots motorcycle parade.

 This website is dedicated to the memory of TFT Parade Member Ed May

who created the first Parade website, with Jack Voss, in 1999.


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