R. Rich Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I've gone to this several times and I've had a blast. The food is good, there's plenty of it, and their drink prices are all good. Plus, it's a chance to help support Operation Homefront, the organization that will be benefitted by the proceeds of this great event. Those of you who live in or who will be in the area on Sunday, come on over and check it out. Link to Jimmy's webpage about the upcomin' events: http://www.jimmystavern.com/upcoming-events.html Description of the event (courtesy of Jimmy's Facebook page): May 27 at 8:00am until May 28 at 1:30am. . Benefiting Operation Homefront! 8:00am: Motorcyclists are invited to join us for ROLLING THUNDER! Complimentary Continental Breakfast at Jimmy's! 9:00am: Bikes Depart (see below for route details). Outdoor Party in the Alley Begins at Noon! Live Crawfish, Crabs & Lobster, BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Burgers, Dogs & more! Live music & DJ! No Cover! Live Music indoors & outdoors starting at noon, including Live Band Rock'N'Roke (http://www.facebook.com/RockNRoke) and "The Best of Open Mic Night!" See below for information about all the performing bands. ☛Route Details!☚ ◆9:00am: Bikes depart from Jimmy's with help from the Herndon Police Department and Ride Captain Ron Davis. The ride rolls through Great Falls and down the GW Parkway, ending at Bolivar Park in NW DC (C. St / VA Ave / 18th St). The Tradesman M.C. (http://www.tradesmen-mc.com/) welcomes us & offers refreshments and restrooms for donations to their many fundraisers. Riders can walk to The Wall and pay their respects to our Fallen Heroes, relax at the park or on the mall, and make their way to Georgetown at their leisure. The Rhino Bar and Pumphouse in Georgetown invites all Jimmy's Riders and offers bike parking. Mention "Jimmy's" and receive a 50% discount! 3295 M. St. NW, DC, 202-333-3150. Thank you, Rhino Bar! http://www.rhinobardc.com/ ◆1:15pm: Bikers regroup at Exxon at 3607 M. St. NW, DC and take our Annual Group Photo on "The Exorcist" Stairway! The photo will be available at Jimmy's for a donation to Operation Homefront courtesy of Images By Vicki. http://www.imagesbyvicki.com/ http://www.operationhomefront.net/ ◆1:30pm: Bikes depart Exxon led again by Ron Davis, ride through MD, across the American Legion Bridge, and back to Jimmy's via Georgetown Turnpike. (We will not be using White's Ferry this year.) ♪Music Outdoors at Jimmy's Noon - Brian Symmes and the Sound Checks 1pm - Rock-n-Roke 2pm - GO 3pm - JOTT-O Blues Band 4pm - Louis Coppola and Friends 5pm - Banzai Underground 6pm * Kung Fu Gift Shop 7pm - Super Paranoid 8pm - Bone 9pm - Desperate Measures 10pm - Silence the Giants ♪Music Indoors at Jimmy's Noon to 11:25pm - Acoustic Artists, Open Jam, and DJZ! 11:25pm - America's National Anthem performed by Nigel Brewer 11:30pm - Children of the Grave (Black Sabbath Tribute Band) Band lineups and times subject to change without a whole lot of notice. Please Stay tuned to this event page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I can not drive for a while and wife has no interest in these type of parties - I'd hate to make her drive me back and forth twice in a day. It is a great party - food, music and people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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