DYKES ON BIKES
DYKES ON BIKES
Lead the 2026 Philadelphia Dyke March
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | Rally 11 AM | March Steps Off at Noon | Kahn Park, 11th & Pine
There’s no mistaking the sound.
Before the chants rise.
Before the signs lift.
Before hundreds of dykes, allies, friends, and community members flood the streets of Philadelphia…
you hear the wheels.
The rumble of motorcycles, scooters, bikes, and every kind of ride rolling through the Gayborhood is more than a tradition, it is a declaration of power, visibility, rebellion, and pride.
Dykes on Bikes lead the Philadelphia Dyke March.
Every year, riders take the front of the march, setting the tone with pure adrenaline, fierce joy, and unapologetic dyke energy. It is one of the most electrifying moments of the day and a living symbol of our strength, resistance, and freedom.
For 2026, as we march under the theme “This Is What Democracy Looks Like”, there is no better way to open the streets than with the roar, hum, and roll of our riders leading the way.
RIDE WHAT YOU RIDE
This year, Dykes on Bikes means exactly that: whatever you ride, ride with us.
Motorcycles.
Scooters.
Bicycles.
Electric scooters.
Electric bikes.
Trikes.
Mopeds.
Cruisers.
Sport bikes.
Whatever gets you moving, you can ride with the Dykes on Bikes.
This tradition is about showing up in motion, in pride, and in community. Whether your ride growls, hums, pedals, or glides, your presence at the front of the march helps set the tone for the entire day.
If you roll, you belong.
THE HISTORY OF DYKES ON BIKES
Dykes on Bikes is one of the most iconic traditions in queer protest history.
The movement began in 1976 at the San Francisco Pride Parade, when a small group of 20–25 women motorcyclists gathered at the head of the march. What started as a practical way to lead the parade quickly became something much bigger: a bold act of lesbian visibility, rebellion, and public pride.
They took the front because motorcycles couldn’t move at walking speed with the crowd, but the symbolism stuck.
The riders became the sound of the march beginning.
The first sign that the streets belonged to us.
The first wave of courage.
Over the decades, Dykes on Bikes evolved into an international symbol of:
Lesbian visibility
Queer resistance
Gender freedom
Public protest
Community defense
Pride without apology
Today, contingents lead marches across the country and around the world, and the Philadelphia Dyke March proudly carries that legacy forward every year.
WHY IT MATTERS
Dykes on Bikes has always been more than what’s under you.
It is history.
It is protest.
It is movement in every sense of the word.
It is lesbians, queer women, trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive riders claiming public space with unmistakable force and joy.
Leading the Philadelphia Dyke March means carrying forward a legacy of courage while creating unforgettable energy for everyone lining the route.
The riders are the spark that turns anticipation into action.
Let them hear us before they see us.
RIDE WITH US IN 2026
We are calling on riders from Philadelphia and beyond to rev up, roll up, pedal up, and lead the march.
If you rode with us last year, come back.
If this is your first year, welcome to one of the most powerful traditions of the Philadelphia Dyke March.
Registration is required for all riders.
After registering, our coordination team will follow up with:
Arrival instructions
Staging time
Safety details
Route logistics
Day-of rider communication
TELL US YOUR RIDE STORY
We want to celebrate the people behind the handlebars, pedals, and wheels.
When you register, tell us:
What you ride
How long you’ve been riding
What got you into it
What riding in Dyke March means to you
Why this community matters
Every rider brings their own road story, and together that energy becomes the heartbeat of the march.
START YOUR ENGINES. CHARGE YOUR BATTERY. PUMP YOUR TIRES.
This is where leather meets liberation.
Where pedals meet protest.
Where chrome, wheels, and courage meet the street.
On Saturday, June 6, help us open the 2026 Philadelphia Dyke March with thunder, motion, and undeniable presence.
Let them hear us before they see us.