‘Toys for Tots’ Motorcycle Ride–Waikiki
by AlohaRick on 12/30/08 at 11:34 pm
Toys For Tots Ride
On Dec. 7, 2008 my wife and I were on our way to the beach when we realized we wouldn’t be able to make it. As we approached the intersection of Kalakaua Ave. and Lewers Street, we could see that police had barricaded the street and weren’t letting people cross. What is this, we wondered? And then we saw–and heard–the first motorcycles.
Toys For Tots Ride on Kalaukaua
Kalakaua was filled with bikes. At first we thought it was just one formation of them, Hell’s Angels or something, but we soon realized that there were two-wheeled machines coming down the street as far as the eye could see! What’s more, there were some odd passengers on many of the bikes. A giant stuffed bear riding on the back of a Harley? A burley motorcycle dude carrying a doll under one arm? A guy riding a chopper while carrying a Big Wheel? It didn’t take us long to figure out that we had wandered straight into the Honolulu Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride!
Toys For Tots Ride 2008
Hundreds of other spectators lined the streets alongside us as the motorcycles paraded past, their riders waving, honking and shouting “Merry Christmas!” A few of the riders tossed candy canes for the kids. We were amazed at just how many bikes there were on Oahu. It took almost a half an hour for all the bikes to pass!
Oahu Toys For Tots Ride 2008
When at last there was a break in the action, we crossed the street on the way to the beach, happy for the exciting and unexpected detour! We look forward to this annual event next year. So the next time you’re going to be in Waikiki in December, consider checking out the Toys for Tots drive–it’s unusual, interesting, and it’s for a great cause!
