"The Gathering" Bike Blessing Event is on May 6th

Everyone get ready for this special event on May 6th starting at 9am in the ACC parking lot. This year ACC is expecting over 1600 bikes, trikes and hogs of various makes and models, to gather together to get prayed over. A Bike Parade will start heading down to the Park Strip at around 12:30 pm.

This year's Bike Blessing will feature live band performances from "Something Simple" and "Balico" as well as a live DJ from KAFC at ACC, and a booth from KLOVE radio station at the Park Strip. ARCTIC ATTACK stunt team will be on the scene demonstrating their talent for the crowd!

There will be complimentary muffins, doughnuts, pastries, coffee and juice. 100th Ave Espresso will have specialty coffee available for purchase.

The schedule of events for the day:
9am- 10:15:

• Introduction and announcements
• Registration of bikers
• Performances by Arctic Attack Stunt team, the bands Balico and Something Simple.

10:30 am - 12noon:

• Prayer by Lt. Governor Loren Leman
• Special Presentation
• Performances by bands and Arctic Attack

12noon - 2:00pm

• Parade of riders depart to Park Strip
• Park Strip Ceremony begins with Veterans Color Guard
• Speech by Mayor Begich and Special Presentation
• Group blessing over riders and bikes

Volunteers are still needed to help with set-up/clean-up, registration, bike parking and other areas. If you would like to volunteer or need more information about the event, please call Carol at 344-2141.