Many thousands of bikers are expected to visit Hollister over the Fourth of July weekend for the Hollister Rally. The free event will be open on Friday and Saturday, from 9 AM to 9 PM, and on Sunday, from 9 AM to 3 PM.
San Benito Street will be an amazing sight with motorcycles of all sizes and types parked on both sides of the street throughout downtown. Various bands will be playing on three stages—East Street, 4th Street, and 7th Street—throughout the event. Lots of good food will be available at the Food Court on Sixth and East Streets, and two beer gardens will be open at Fifth Street and Seventh Street, both off San Benito Street.
For more information about the schedule and vendors, go to the Official Hollister Rally
website.
July 3 Street Closures
Tomorrow, the town will be setting up for the rally. The following downtown streets will be closed from 6 AM to midnight.
- East Street, from 4th Street to South Street
- 5th Street, from Monterey Street to Sally Street
- 6th Street, from Monterey Street to Sally Street
- 7th Street, from Monterey Street to Sally Street
Update: San Benito Street will close to traffic at 8 PM.
July 4 Weekend Street Closures
The following downtown streets will be closed from 6 AM on July 4 to 9 PM on July 6:
- San Benito Street, from 4th Street to South Street
- Sally Street, from 5th Street to South Street
The city parking lots downtown will be closed as well. For specific details, click
here.
First Aid Station
A first aid station will be available at the Fire Station on the corner of Fifth Street and Sally Street.
Security and Safety
Police Chief David Westrick has it all covered. If you want to know specifics, read this article
"Police Prepared for Biker Rally Crowds" by Adam Breen at BenitoLink.com.
Fourth of July Fireworks
The official Fourth of July fireworks display will be at the Marguerite Maze School on Meridian Street, about a mile east of downtown Hollister. Fourth Street turns into Meridian Street at the intersection after the railroad tracks. The fireworks show will start at 9:15 PM.
Church Fundraisers
The Hollister United Methodist Church, at the corner of 5th and Monterey Streets, will have an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 8 AM to 12 noon on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, orange juice, and coffee. Admission: $12 for adults and $6 for children (12 and under).
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, at 720 Monterey Street (by 7th Street) will be selling lunch, featuring linguica, for $6 from 10 AM to 3 PM on Friday and Saturday. They will also be offering bike parking on those dates for $5.
Enjoy yourselves, everyone!
