The 49th Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade rolls out from Dan Ryan Woods on Sunday, Dec. 6. Thousands of riders carry new toys north on Western Avenue for kids in need.
The 49th annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade is Sunday, December 6, 2026. Riders gather at Dan Ryan Woods at 83rd Street and Western Avenue, then ride north on Western carrying new, unwrapped toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
It's one of the biggest motorcycle parades anywhere, and a South Side tradition on the first Sunday of December. Line Western Avenue to watch the riders go by.
Details checked against the official organizer on Nov 4, 2026. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the organizer before you go.
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