Bikers make their way through downtown Hollister on the Fourth of July. Photo by Jessica Parga.

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Jessica Parga. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

The roar of motorcycles returned as the Hollister Biker Rally made its way back to town after an eight-year absence. 

On July 4, local residents and visitors lined up for barbecue, listened to live music, and shopped for rally souvenirs. Many made their way to Johnny’s Bar & Grill to take a photo in front of the bright mural billing itself as the Birthplace of the American Biker.

The festivities were scheduled to continue with a second full day of activities and attractions on July 5.

Friends gather for a photo outside Johnny’s Bar & Grill. Photo by Jessica Parga.
A biker laughs with other rally attendees. Photo by Jessica Parga.
An American flag waves in the mirror of a motorcycle. Photo by Jessica Parga.
Passersby take a look at merchandise being sold. Photo by Jessica Parga.
Hollister resident Anthony Jones stands in his American flag overalls at the rally. Photo by Jessica Parga.

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Jessica attended San Diego State University and grew her love of journalism at the school paper, The Daily Aztec. Her photography took her across San Diego, shooting watersports in the bay to farmland...