The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride

Motorcyclists from across the southeast will come together September 19-21, 2025, for a powerful tribute to the Native American tribes who were forcibly removed from their ancestral homelands. The 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride travels from Bridgeport, Ala. and follows the historic route through North Alabama to the northwestern town of Waterloo, and along with the celebratory ride, there is a kick-off rally and a three-day Indian Festival for the public to take part in!  This year’s ride is expected to draw thousands of participants and spectators along the way!A kick-off rally offering children’s activities, live music, fireworks show and other free family fun for the public to enjoy is scheduled in downtown Bridgeport on Friday, Sept. 19. Bikes will arrive from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian Reservation at 3:00 p.m. and the official opening ceremony gets underway at 5:00 p.m!
-6PM Live music
-7PM & 9PM John Stone & The Trailer Park Allstars
-Fire work show to follow!

Cost: FREE
When: September 19|3PM – 10PM

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The official ride-
Bridgeport to Redstone HD to Waterloo!
The Ride that happens the 3rd Saturday of every September is the official Ride route to commemorate the Trail of Tears. This ride follows US 72 across northern Alabama from Bridgeport to Waterloo with a lunch stop celebration at Red-stone Harley Davidson near Huntsville. The route follows the Tennessee River as it winds across Northern Alabama from Bridgeport to Waterloo. Native Americans, Cherokees and the other tribes, were forced to walk from Ross’s landing near Chattanooga to Waterloo. At Waterloo they joined with others to continue their march by foot to the designated Indian territories in Oklahoma. This route is designated as the official route that is recognized by the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission as “dedicated to following the historical route to Waterloo, AL.”