2020 Update

Due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), our 44th Annual Blessing of the Bikes at West Dennis Beach is CANCELED. As for postponing, we could wait and see how things pan out over the coming months, and then try to set a date later in the year; but, of course, the problem with that is running into conflicts with other events. It really pains us, as this is the first year since 1976 that the Blessing isn't going to happen; but the public's safety comes first & foremost. Let's just plan on seeing each other next year!

Directions

Route 6 East to Exit 9A, Route 134 (or for a more scenic ride, Route 6A East to Route 134 East Dennis);

Bear right onto Route 134 South & continue 2 miles to the Route 28 traffic lights;

Cross Route 28 onto Swan River Road & continue 1 mile until the end;

Take right onto Lower County Road & continue about 1/4 mile;

Take left onto Lighthouse Road, which turns into Davis Beach Road. Beach gate entrance is on the other side of the small rotary circle.

Blessing of the Bikes

MA VI had its' first Blessing of the Bikes back in 1976, the same year our Chapter was Chartered, and have held the event annually ever since. For years it was held in Falmouth, then in 2001 we moved it to Otis Air Force Base (Camp Edwards) in order to have more space. Though that location worked out well for us, the terrorist actions of September 11, 2001 drastically changed security measures at the Base and we had to once again look for a new location. In 2002 we moved to West Dennis Beach on the East side of Cape Cod. This beautiful site, looking out into the Atlantic Ocean, has worked out very well for the event, with plenty of room to handle as many bikes that may show up, as well as vendors. In 2020, for the first time since we started the Blessing in 1976, we were forced to cancel because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Strange times, indeed....

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May 2, 2021 ~ $5 per Bike ~ Rain or Shine!

We're the "Original" Cape Cod & Islands Blessing, always held the first Sunday in May - That makes it REAL easy to plan for our event from year to year. Our past charitable contributions include Blue Knights Special Fund, Bourne Police Officer Jared MacDonald, Cancer Research Institute, Cape Cod Times needy Fund & Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon Memorial Fund.

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Pictures from our May 6, 2018 Blessing of the Bikes

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Buckler's Towing driver, Chapter President Mike Gratis, Radio DJ Cat Wilson & Chapter Chaplin Dave Akin prepare to get things under way for the Blessing.	Shortly after gate opening, things start to get crowded fairly quick.
A view from the vendor area looking down the parking lot at all of the bikes.	Everyone is all smiles as the Blessing progresses.
At this point, we're about halfway down one side of the parking lot.....	This gal looks like she's having a great time.
More happy faces! Everyone's having a great time at the Blessing.	You never know who - or what - you'll see at our Blessing!
Chapter Chaplin Dave Akin doing the honors, blessing everyone as he makes his way around the parking lot.	The future of motorcycling with a smile on his face. As the old Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young tune goes, "Teach Your Children Well".
Fun is the name of the game, folks, and these people are definitely having FUN!	There are all kinds of bikes at our Blessing - None too big or too small, too new or too old....
Even Uncle Sam made an appearance and paid his respects.	It always does our hearts good to see kids at the Blessing. They are our future, and the future of motorcycling.
There are trikes, too! All kinds of trikes....	Many attendees were showing their support for Law Enforcement - God Bless them, and all who attended our 2018 Blessing of the Bikes.
Thanks to all of those who attended & supported us, and we very much look forward to seeing you in 2019!	Don't forget: The Blessing is always the first Sunday in May, rain or shine; so next year it will be on May 6th.