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Big-hearted motorcyclists and scooter riders worldwide will take to the roads on June 3 to raise funds for charity.

Ride Sunday is the international day of riding for a cause and any rider with a motor and two wheels is encouraged to participate and raise funds for charity. At Ireland BikeFest, which takes place in Killarney across the June bank holiday weekend, bikers, regardless of bike style or riding preference, will ride in the famous BikeFest Parade through the streets of the town on Sunday morning at 11am in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.

The Ride Sunday parade is just one of many events taking place during Ireland BikeFest. There is also a jam-packed programme of free live entertainment across three stages, including international headline acts such as The Affray, The Irish Rolling Stones, JoanovArc, The Harleys and festival legends Hells Bells.

Located on the grounds of The Gleneagle Hotel, the Bike Village is the main hub of activity throughout the weekend, featuring the Harley-Davidson^® Experiential Zone, Free H-D Demo Rides around Killarney, the Custom Bike Show, traders, merchandise, motorcycle rentals, Ladies Garage Party and the Novelty Dog Show. The Bike Village also offers the best festival food, fantastic family fun and the popular Harley^® Bar.

For bikers keen to take in the incredible scenery along the Skellig Coast, Ring of Kerry and Slea Head, there are daily ride-outs along the Wild Atlantic Way marshalled by Celtic Thunder Chapter Ireland and Gaelic Chapter Ireland.

And if you are not a biker don’t worry! Ireland BikeFest Killarney also welcomes visitors, tourists and families who just want to experience the Bike Village, have fun and enjoy the free live entertainment. You don’t even have to own a bike; you can just bask in the glory of some slick, well-built machines and enjoy the unique party and convivial festival atmosphere of Ireland BikeFest. You may even win your own motorcycle in the Win a Harley-Davidson^® Raffle in aid of Muscular Dystrophy Ireland.

To keep up-to-date with festival news as it happens stay tuned to www.irelandbikefest.com or check out their Facebook page www.facebook.com/irelandbikefest/

Ireland BikeFest Killarney is supported by Harley-Davidson^® UK and Ireland, Authorised Dealers and H.O.G.^® Chapters in association with Fáilte Ireland, Wild Atlantic Way and Destination Killarney Ltd.