Albert Lea American Legion Riders Chapter 56 will host its first annual Independence Run July 23.

Riders will depart from the American Legion at 8:30 a.m. July 23 and ride to Soldiers Walk Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wisconsin. Registration for the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. The ride is open to the public and all registered street legal vehicles can participate. Motorcycles and cars are $20 with an additional $10 for passengers.

There will be local events on North Broadway as well. An indoor silent auction will take place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A bean bag tournament is scheduled at 1 p.m. and there will be a motorcycle show from 5 to 8 p.m. Live entertainment will be provided by The Wicked Renegades from 8 p.m. to midnight. There will also be kids activities all day long, a dunk tank, rock climbing wall and an inflatable obstacle course. Food and drinks will be provided by the American Legion.

According to a press release, proceeds from the event will be donated to Legacy Scholarship, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon and local veterans fund. For more information, call 507-402-3006.