On Sunday, December 4, 2016, more than 30,000 motorcyclists and double that amount of people are expected to take part in the “29th Annual South Florida President’s Council (SFPC) Toys in the Sun Run” presented by the Mardi Gras Casino. Proceeds benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Hollywood, Florida. Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the area’s leading pediatric care hospitals, offering comprehensive health services and programs in an atmosphere that is child-friendly. An all-new facility opened in July 2011 in Broward County thanks to the support of events such as the SFPC Toys in the Sun Run, which since adopting the hospital, has raised over $15 million to benefit the facility.

Motorcyclists will lineup at 7:00am and starting at 9:45am, the World’s Largest Motorcycle parade will leave Mardi Gras Casino, escorted by over 250 police officers in cars and on motorcycles from the tri-county area. The run ends at Markham Park in Sunrise. The park opens at 8am and the live entertainment begins at 11am.  Some of the other events at Markham Park will be non-stop live music on two stages, a huge motorcycle show, over 100 vendors, an international food court, cold beer, and soft drinks.

In addition, there will be an open car and truck show which has been dubbed South Florida’s “Most Unique Winter Car Show”. Sponsored by Cruisers of South Florida, all proceeds from this event also benefit the children’s hospital. Entry into the event is only $10 plus 1 new unwrapped toy or gift per person ($20 entry fee without a toy). VIP spots are also available for those who want to be at the front of the line.

Check out the website at www.toysinthesunrun.com for information on the different VIP Rider packages. Participating sponsors of the Annual SFPC Toys in the Sun Run are BIG 105.9, Peterson’s Harley-Davidson, Chester’s Fort Lauderdale Harley-Davidson, Truly Nolen, Budweiser, Jagermeister, Broward County Parks and Recreation, Miami Mike’s Wheels on the Road Magazine and Ramp Free just to name a few. Contact Debbie Amchir at 954.343.8782 for vendor and other information about this event or email toysinthesunrun@aol.com. You can also check out the website at www.toysinthesunrun.com for more information.

Gates open at 6:30am - We depart at 9:30am SHARP!!

(No motorcycles under 250cc allowed.)

Parade Route: 

Pembroke Road West to I95 North to I595 West to 136th Ave to SR84 West

All motorcycles will be entering the Mardi Gras Casino parking lot on the east side off of Federal Hwy(US-1) just south of Pembroke Rd.

This will be the ONLY entrance for motorcycles.