Love Ride 34: Harley-Davidson's Iconic Charity Event Returns to Southern California with Jay Leno as Grand Marshal
The iconic Love Ride, presented by Harley-Davidson and led by grand marshal Jay Leno, is returning to Southern California on November 9, 2025, for its 34th edition. This event combines motorcycle culture with a charitable cause and features live performances by renowned artists such as GENE SIMMONS BAND, CHEVY METAL, and special guests like Gilby Clarke, Rikki Rockett, Jesse James Dupree, and Robby Krieger. The ride starts at Harley-Davidson of Glendale and concludes at Castaic Lake, offering a day of community, support for Wounded Warrior Project and Adopt The Arts, and entertainment.
The schedule for the Love Ride includes the opening ceremony at 9 a.m. and the riders departing around 9:45 - 10 a.m. The event at Castaic Lake opens at 10 a.m. with performances by CHEVY METAL at 12:30 p.m. and GENE SIMMONS BAND at 3:30 p.m., closing at 5 p.m. Jay Leno, a longtime supporter of Love Ride, is excited to participate in Love Ride 34 and looks forward to another memorable event.
Established in 1984, Love Ride has become a renowned charity motorcycle event, raising over $25 million for various charitable organizations. Love Ride 34 aims to continue this legacy and invites riders and fans to join in the celebration. Tickets are available for purchase, starting at $29.99 for early-bird general admission, which includes a limited-edition collectible Love Ride 34 pin and patch for the first 2,000 ticket buyers. VIP packages and raffle tickets for a chance to win a 2025 Harley-Davidson CVO Street Glide are also available.
The Love Ride Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Oliver Shokouh, focuses on mobilizing the motorcycle community for charitable causes. Beneficiaries of the foundation have included organizations such as Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USO, Autism Speaks, and more. Love Ride remains committed to supporting health, education, veteran services, and the arts. Join the Love Ride community for a day of riding, music, and giving back on November 9, 2025, at Castaic Lake.