Wreaths Across America Ride

Event date: 
Sat, 12/16/2023 - 7:30am

This is a time-honored event to show our respect and thanks forthose that have given

their time and life to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

DESTINATION – Houston National Cemetery (10410 Veterans Memorial Drive)
The Chapter will offer two different ways to participate in this event:

A group of Chapter members will meet at 5:30 am at Mancuso Harley-Davidson Crossroads and depart on a 45-minute ride to the

Porter Academy Sports & Outdoors (21770 Market Place Drive, New Caney).

Once we arrive in New Caney, we will join other motorcycle riders from Southeast Texas to form a rolling escort for the trucks carrying the wreaths.

This police-escorted procession will travel to the Houston National Cemetery to be met by thousands of attendees.

We hope you will join us as we honor our American military. The motorcycle escort is open to all riders – free of charge! After we have completed the escort ride to the cemetery…

Route Link to New Caney is: https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/XB3V4f-42

We will join another group of Chapter members at 7:30 am at the Denny's Restaurant at 12697 North Gessner Drive for breakfast.

After breakfast (approximate KSU will be at 9:30),

we will ride as a group to the Houston National Cemetery at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Route Link from Denny's is:https://maps.harley-davidson.com/share/rides/cB07RsstD

The ceremony will take place beginning at 11:00 am.

MEETUP TIME/LOCATION(S):

Mancuso Harley-Davidson Crossroads (5:30 am);
Denny's Restaurant (7:30 am) at 12697 North Gessner Drive;
Houston National Cemetery (11:00 am) at 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive.

Lead / Boss RC – Mickey Litherland
Distance / Time from Mancuso to Porter Academy – 39 / :39
Distance / Time from Mancuso to Denny’s – 6 / :14
Distance / Time from Mancuso to Houston Veteran’s Cemetery – 16 / :18

Keep watch on the website for information on getting to New Caney and the Patriot Guard Riders Wavier

Reminder: Houston National Cemetery is Federal Property. 

No firearms are allowed on the premises. 

Handle your firearms accordingly. 

 

 

 

 

Event location:
Houston National Cemetery (281) 447-8686
10410 Veterans Memorial Drive
Houston TX 77038

Open Event: This event is open to Chapter members, National H.O.G. members and other guests as desired.

Event Coordinator: 
Mickey Litherland

Impairment Policy:  The consumption and/or use of intoxicating substances such as alcohol or drugs is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Consumption of such substances before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Houston Area #1 H.O.G. Chapter #5255 does not allow the use of alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating substances before or during a riding event and does not furnish those at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol, drugs, or intoxicating substances while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy.

Minor Release Form:  Minors may only participate in Chapter Rides/ Events with the appropriate signed form located here.  Form must be signed by parent or legal guardian.