RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA — West Coast Thunder Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, announces the official parade route and anticipated rolling closures for the West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Thousands of motorcyclists will gather to honor fallen service members, with proceeds benefiting the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee. To ensure the safety of participants and the community, local law enforcement will implement rolling closures along the following route beginning at approximately 9:11 AM.
2026 IMPACTED ROUTE & CLOSURES
Motorists are advised to expect significant delays or seek alternate routes during the following sequence:
- Staging/Start: The ride departs from Riverside Harley-Davidson, 7688 Indiana Avenue.
- Indiana Ave. to Arlington Ave.: Eastbound travel will be restricted.
- Arlington Ave. to Alessandro Blvd.: Transitioning Northeast; expect closures at major intersections.
- Alessandro Blvd. to Trautwein Rd.: Eastbound flow toward the Mission Grove area.
- Trautwein Rd. to Van Buren Blvd.: Southbound transition; heavy congestion expected near the Van Buren/I-215 interchange.
- I-215 Northbound: The motorcade will occupy the right lanes of the I-215 Northbound corridor between Van Buren Blvd and the SR-60 transition.
- SR-60 Westbound: Major impacts expected heading West toward Downtown Riverside.
- Market St. Exit: The SR-60 Westbound off-ramp at Market St. will experience heavy volume; the motorcade will turn left into Downtown Riverside.
COORDINATION WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES
West Coast Thunder Foundation is working in direct coordination with the Riverside County EMS Agency (REMSA), local law enforcement, and regional trauma centers—including Riverside Community Hospital and Riverside University Health System Medical Center—to ensure emergency vehicle access is maintained throughout the event.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
“We are grateful for the community’s patience as we take this time to honor the ultimate sacrifice made by our service members,” said Jackson Dodd, Executive Director of West Coast Thunder Foundation. “This ride is a powerful tribute to our veterans, and we encourage residents to join us along the route to show their support.”
For more information about West Coast Thunder Memorial Day Motorcycle Ride or to participate, visit westcoastthunder.com.
About West Coast Thunder Foundation
West Coast Thunder Foundation is a tax-exempt nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization raising funds through community outreach efforts, including organizing the nation’s largest Memorial Day motorcycle ride. Event proceeds benefit monument construction and services supporting Riverside National Cemetery through the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee.
Since 2000, the foundation has been the major contributor of funds supporting Riverside National Cemetery, the largest cemetery in the National Cemetery Administration system. Current projects include funding construction of the American Indian Veterans Memorial, which broke ground in 2020. Past efforts include construction of the National POW/MIA Memorial, the American Indian Veterans Memorial, repairs to the Medal of Honor Memorial, and support of the Riverside National Cemetery Memorial Honor Detail.
About Riverside National Cemetery
Spanning more than 1,250 acres, Riverside National Cemetery is the largest and busiest cemetery managed by the VA’s National Cemetery Administration. Established in 1976 through the transfer of land from March Air Force Base, the cemetery opened for burials on November 11, 1978.
About Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee
The Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing Riverside National Cemetery through community activities, monument fundraising, equipment purchases, and services benefiting veterans, families, visitors, and cemetery staff.
Image Credit: 2026 Route Map by Evan Walker/West Coast Thunder Foundation
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