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2025 Freedom Fest

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πŸŽ–οΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 9/11 FREEDOM FEST πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸŽ–οΈ
9th Annual Helping Heroes Freedom Ride
πŸ“… Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Rain or Shine)
πŸ“ American Legion Post 64 – 601 S Holt Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46242

A Tribute to Our Heroes πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Join us for a powerful day of remembrance, unity, and support as we gather to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11, and pay tribute to the veterans, active-duty soldiers, and first responders who protect our freedom every day.

Let’s ride, rally, and stand together in strength and pride!

🏍️ THE FREEDOM RIDE
A fully police-escorted ride through Indianapolis, culminating in a solemn ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial (421 W Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46202).

Ride Schedule:
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Kickoff Ceremony begins at 1:00 PM
🎀 National Anthem by Sammi Sam
πŸŽ–οΈ Colors posted by American Legion Color Guard Post 510
🏁 Kickstands up at 1:15 PM
πŸš“ Ride fully escorted by IMPD Motorcycle Unit
πŸ“ Returns to American Legion Post 64 after approximately 1 hour
πŸ›£οΈ Full route will be posted soon

🎟️ REGISTRATION & DETAILS
πŸ•™ Ride Registration opens at 10:00 AM
βœ… $40 All-Access Pass – Includes:
β€’ Event Entry
β€’ T-shirt
β€’ Armband
(Add a Helping Heroes Challenge Coin for just $10 more!)

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Non-Riders Welcome!
β€’ $10 Entry (Includes all non-riding guests)
β€’ Veterans (non-riders): FREE
β€’ Family-friendly: music, vendors, games, raffles, food, a helicopter, resource fair & more!

πŸš™ JEEP CONVOY & SHOW & SHINE
β€’ $40 Registration includes 1 T-shirts & armbands
β€’ Decorate your Jeep, fly your flags, light it up!
β€’ Compete in "Best in Show" & "People's Choice"
β€’ Jeep ride joins post-motorcycles

🚘 CLASSIC CAR SHOW
β€’ $30 Registration includes 1 T-shirt & armband
β€’ Compete for "Best in Show" and "People’s Choice" trophies
β€’ Awards announced after the ride

πŸ’₯ WHY WE RIDE
Proceeds benefit Helping Heroes of America, a nonprofit that’s made a real difference:
β€’ $60K veteran home renovation
β€’ Vehicles for veterans
β€’ Emergency assistance with housing, medical bills, and more

Help us continue the mission. Support veterans & first responders who need a hand up – not a handout.

πŸ’¬ Event Contacts
β€’ Jennifer Highwood – (317) 640-1395
β€’ Jill Fewell – (317) 549-5900
Helping Heroes of America | [Follow us online for updates]

πŸ›‘οΈ Proudly Partnered with:
β€’ American Legion Post 64
β€’ Indy Veterans
β€’ Columbus Indiana Huey
β€’ Bloodline Jeeps

πŸŽ—οΈ Ride with Pride. Remember with Honor. Support with Purpose. πŸŽ—οΈ
See you at the Freedom Fest!


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