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Harley-Davidson to
Celebrate 105th Anniversary in Style
105 Starting Points and 25 Routes Will Bring
Harley Riders Home to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (July 9, 2007) – Harley-Davidson will
celebrate its 105th Anniversary in style as thousands of loyal Harley
enthusiasts ride home to Milwaukee via 105 different official starting
points and along 25 major routes across the country. The celebration
will take place August 28-31, 2008, with several exclusive ticketed
events, as well as many activities that are free and open to the public.
“Harley-Davidson’s 105th Anniversary marks
another milestone in a long and storied history which began with the
creation of the first Harley-Davidson motorcycle in a modest shed in
Milwaukee,” said Jim Ziemer, Chief Executive Officer of Harley-Davidson,
Inc. “But Harley-Davidson has always been more than a machine. It’s the
Harley-Davidson experience that will bring thousands of friends and
family from around the world to celebrate together with us here in
Milwaukee.”
Ride it in
Harley riders have owned the road for 105 years, and the 105th Ride Home
will be the biggest Harley-Davidson Anniversary ride in history. There
will be 105 unique starting points around the United States, each hosted
by a Harley-Davidson Motor Company representative. The 105 starting
points will all feed into 25 major routes bound for Milwaukee with an
arrival date of August 27, 2008.
Live it up
In true Harley-Davidson style, there will be four days of non-stop
activities planned throughout the city of Milwaukee. The events will be
centered around the Milwaukee lakefront area with highlights including
music, food and entertainment at the Summerfest Grounds, activities at
the Harley-Davidson Museum, and a special Harley-Davidson exhibit at
Discovery World. The Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) will also celebrate
its 25th Anniversary in style with an event at Miller Park. Most events
will be available to ticket holders only, but the Main Street Exposition
at Veterans Park, an outdoor festival with music, food and entertainment
will be open to everyone. This venue will also have free motorcycle
parking and will be a perfect meeting and gathering place. There will be
a celebration kick off and events at Harley-Davidson facilities in the
area. And of course, the 105th Anniversary Parade will be a must see
event.
Order it now
Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary Celebration ticket packages will go on
sale August 15, 2007. Advanced ticket sales to H.O.G. members will take
place August 1-15, 2007. The 105th Anniversary Celebration ticket
package includes a signature 105th folio, laminated event ticket good
for two-day entry to the Summerfest grounds and a one-time entry to the
Discovery World and its special Harley-Davidson exhibit, event guide,
Signature 105th Anniversary copper wristband, 105th Anniversary flag and
American flag.
Those who purchase tickets before November 30,
2007 will be entered into two special drawings for entrance to two
limited access ticketed events. Each early ticket purchaser will be
entered into a drawing to receive two Harley-Davidson Museum tickets for
entry during the 105th Anniversary weekend and a second drawing for one
105th Anniversary Parade Pass. These drawings are being held due to the
limited capacity for entrance into the Parade and Museum and are
virtually the only way 105th Anniversary attendees can guarantee access
to the Parade and the Harley-Davidson Museum during the event dates.
Information on the Harley-Davidson 105th
Anniversary Celebration will be available starting July 10 on
www.harley-davidson.com/105th.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for
the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company,
Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight street, custom and
touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts,
accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company
produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories
and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale
and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson/Buell
dealers and customers. |