Roar on the Shore

42°7′46″N 80°5′7″W / 42.12944°N 80.08528°W / 42.12944; -80.08528

Roar on the Shore
GenreMotorcycle rally
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Erie, Pennsylvania and North East, Pennsylvania
Founded2007 (2007)
Most recentJuly 2019 (permanently canceled for 2021 forward)
Patron(s)Manufacturer and Business Association
Websitewww.roarontheshore.com

The Roar on the Shore was a motorcycle rally that took place in Erie, Pennsylvania and North East, Pennsylvania.

History

The Roar on the Shore was started in 2007 by the Erie Port Authority as a way to bring visitors to Erie's bayfront.[1] The Erie Port Authority partnered with other local organizations including ABATE, Erie Motorcycle Club, Legion Riders 773, Charities for Children and the Manufacturer's Association of Erie. In 2008, the Manufacturer's Association of Erie took the lead role in the rally. Its last event was in 2019. 2020 was cancelled on grounds of COVID-19 pandemic. It was announced in 2021 that Roar on the Shore would not return.[2]

Historical attendance
YearEst.±%
2007 10,000—    
2008 25,000+150.0%
2009 35,000+40.0%
2010 50,000+42.9%
2011 65,000+30.0%
2012 85,000+30.8%
2013 100,000+17.6%
2014 115,000+15.0%
2015 150,000+30.4%
2016 165,000+10.0%
2017 170,000+3.0%
2020 0−100.0%
Source: [3][4]

Events

Every year the rally was kicked off with "Bringin' In The Roar": a motorcycle parade from Presque Isle Downs and Casino in Summit Township to Lake Erie Speedway in North East. Other major events are the "Thunder On The Isle", a motorcycle ride around Presque Isle State Park, and the "Roar To The Vineyards Poker Run" to North East.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Erie-Western PA Port Authority | Home". Erie Western PA Port Authority. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  2. ^ Martin, Jim (April 1, 2021). "The last Roar: Erie's signature Roar on the Shore motorcycle rally will not return". Erie Times-News. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  3. ^ Leonardi, Ron (July 10, 2016). "Roar on the Shore celebrates 10 years in Erie". Erie Times-News. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2016.
  4. ^ Bruce, David; Martin, Jim (November 21, 2019). "Roar on the Shore suspended for 2020". Erie Times-News. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2019.


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