Wednesday, Sep 11, 2013 | Updated 11:32 AM EDT
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A large rally to commemorate 9/11 is roaring through the streets of Washington, D.C
."Two Million Bikers to D.C." planned to ride through the city Wednesday, to honor the victims of 9/11 and the members of the military called to serve after the attacks.
On their Facebook page, in all caps, the group said they will stand by the Constitution and Bill of Rights, adding that they're "against any fundamental transformation of America."
Organizers tried to get a last-minute permit to close some intersections on their planned route, but the National Park Service denied that request. According to US News and World Report, park service spokesperson Carol Johnson said allowing the road closures "would cause a severe service disruption of traffic."
However, permits are not required to hold a rally in the city.
On their Facebook page, the group apologized for the gridlock they'll likely cause.
"What could have been a one or two hour ride through will now likely be an all day event," the organizers said in the Sept. 6th post.
The ride will begin at Harley Davidson of Washington in Fort Washington, Md., at 11 a.m. The group did not release a route, citing "security purposes."
One group of participants is expected to make their way up I-95 North in Stafford at around 9 a.m. They should reach D.C. sometime after 11 a.m. I-95 North at exit 143 in Stafford County was closed for about 15 minutes as motorcyclists began their trip to D.C.
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