Park YOUR Motorcycle in the middle of historic Garrison Avenue:
The Steel Horse Rally is the only time that motorcycles are allowed to park in the middle of historic Garrison Avenue.
When:
Friday, May 2nd, 2025 from 6:30 PM until Midnight
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 from 9:00 AM until Midnight
Where:
Garrison Ave. from 5th Street (500 Block) to 11th Street (1100 Block) Garrison Avenue will be open to motorcycle traffic only and motorcycles will be allowed to park "nose-to-nose" on the yellow line in the middle of the Street during these times. Motorcyclists must follow traffic signs and signals and use caution when parking. This parking area is for motorcycles only. No motorcycles pulling trailers will be allowed to park in the middle of the street. All motorcycles must be moved out of the middle of the street by Midnight.
On Saturday, May 3rd, the Steel Horse Rally Thunder Through the Valley Motorcycle Parade takes place at 4:00 PM and the only traffic allowed on Garrison Ave. will be the motorcycles in the parade.
Garrison Avenue has been the heart of Fort Smith for more than two centuries and is where the Steel Horse Rally kicks off and ends each year.
The 2025 Steel Horse Rally
See locations of Steel Horse Rally Motorcycle Parade, Events and Vendor Areas
Street Closures and Traffic Flow Map
See street closures and routes for traffic during the 2025 Steel Horse Rally below.