11th annual Red Ribbon Ride opening ceremony at Mall of America
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11th annual Red Ribbon Ride opening ceremony returns to Mall of America®
WHAT: Hundreds of bike riders will return to Mall of America® for the opening ceremony of the 11th annual Red Ribbon Ride on Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 a.m.
In an effort to support the fight against HIV/AIDS, the biking participants will begin their four day, nearly 300-mile bike ride from the North Parking Lot at Mall of America.
Riders will bike through Lake City, Rochester and Northfield. They will conclude their ride at the State Capitol in Saint Paul with a closing ceremony on July 21 at 1:30 p.m.
Conducted by Minnesota Fighting AIDS on Bikes (MN-FAB), Red Ribbon Ride will raise funds and awareness for eight Minnesota AIDS service organizations.
Returning this year to the ride is the Decorate your Helmet Day tradition, where the most creatively decorated helmet will win a prize once the bikers reach their evening destination on July 18.
For more information about the Red Ribbon Ride opening ceremony, click here.
VISUALS: Hundreds of bike riders with their families getting ready to bike 300 miles
Participants showing off unique helmet designs for Decorate your Helmet Day
WHEN: Thursday, July 18
5 7 a.m.
WHERE: Mall of America North Garden and the North Parking Lot
About Mall of America®
Mall of America is the nations largest retail and entertainment complex. At 4.2 million square feet, MOA is home to more than 520 world-class shops; Nickelodeon Universe®, the nations largest indoor family amusement park; SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, a 1.2 million gallon walk-through aquarium; Moose Mountain Adventure Golf; Theatres at Mall of America® - a 14-screen movie theater with VIP theatre and more. The Mall opened in August of 1992 and is located in Bloomington, Minn., just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Follow Mall of America on Facebook and Twitter or visit our blog.
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