ride280x160Saturday is a big day for the Nipissing Ride For Dad.

Their 8th annual parade and poker run is taking place,  starting at the Canadian Tire Parking Lot.

Sponsorship Chair John Strang says they’re raising funds and awareness about prostate cancer.

He says “get it checked” is the message they’re sending.

Strang says they’re expecting upwards of 400 motorcycles to take part in this year’s event.

He says the goal is to raise $40,000.

There’s pre-registration Friday from 3 pm to 7 pm in the Canadian Tire parking lot while registration Saturday morning goes from 8 am to 10 am with kickstands up at 10:30 am sharp.