Photo Gallery: 30th annual Love Ride

Comedian Jay Leno, center, leads the way from Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Oct. 20, 2013 12:51 PM PT

This year’s Love Ride attracted thousands of motorcyclists on Sunday, raising money for the nonprofit USO, which supports U.S. troops and their families. The ride, which is celebrated its 30th year this Sunday in Glendale, is one of the largest motorcycle events that raises funds for local charities.

The first wave of riders takes off from Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Dan Leiter, of Santa Clarita, gathered with many other motorcycle riders at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Ernie Snair of the Loveless performs for the crowds at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale before the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Actor Lorenzo Lamas sings the national anthem at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale before the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Comedian Jay Leno, left, and Bill, a Geico Insurance spokesperson, address the crowds gathered at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale just before the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

The first wave of riders leaves Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Wolf Carrillo of Sacramento showed up at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Bill, spokesperson for Geico Insurance, leaves Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Comedian Jay Leno at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale just before the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)

Even the moon showed up at Harley Davidson Motorcycles in Glendale for the 30th annual Love Ride on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The ride, a fundraiser for the USO and its programs, goes from the Glendale store to Castaic Lake. (Raul Roa / Staff Photographer)