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Dealerships Sponsor 4-Day 105th Party with Antique Bike Parade
8/12/2008
Hal’s Harley-Davidson and Wisconsin Harley-Davidson
OCONOMOWOC, WIS., AUGUST 11, 2008 – Rev it up…Ride it out…and Rumble.
Hal’s Harley-Davidson of New Berlin and Wisconsin Harley-Davidson of
Oconomowoc announce Waukesha County’s ULTIMATE 105th party, Thursday,
August 28th through Sunday, August 31st. The two dealerships are
teaming up with Weekend in Waukesha to invite all bikers and fans of
motorcycling to attend the 4-day party located at three celebration
destinations.
Not just downtown Milwaukee, the Waukesha County collaborative party
celebrates Harley-Davidson’s 105th and runs concurrently throughout
the weekend with a full program of special events and entertainment at
Hal’s Harley-Davidson and Wisconsin Harley-Davidson dealerships as
well as downtown Waukesha. Party-goers who attend all three
celebration destinations will receive a free, dealersponsored, limited
edition collectable to commemorate this historic event.
“This year, our family celebrates 30 years of serving motorcyclists
and enthusiasts in Waukesha County. We’re very happy to share our
passion for Harley and bring a celebration of this magnitude to the
people who have been so supportive of us all these years,” states Kirk
Topel, President of Hal’s Harley- Davidson and Wisconsin
Harley-Davidson dealerships. “With so many people expected from across
the country and around the world, we are particularly pleased to
partner with local Waukesha businesses to help put our own personal
stamp on the event. It is going to be great fun!”
Festivities at each location include nationally known bands, special
events, vendors and food courts/beer gardens. Hal’s in New Berlin is
featuring the 2008 Milwaukee Rally Ultimate Poker Run with more than
$25,000 in cash/prizes and stunt shows by American Daredevil Bubba
Blackwell. In Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Harley-Davidson is showcasing the
Nick Lee Burnout Tour and the Antique Bike Parade led by Grand Marshal
Jean Davidson. Weekend in Waukesha offers a major block party with
eight square blocks of festivities in historic downtown Waukesha and
an open invitational custom bike show. The combined party’s musical
line-up is top notch including nationally-known bands and local
favorites.
Live music ranging from classic rock to country and Hispanic music to
the blues guarantees that you will find a style that suits your mood.
Groups featured throughout the three party destinations include the
Bodeans, Los Lobos, the Marshall Tucker Band, Montgomery Gentry,
Foghat, Gregg Koch, Crossfire, Plumb Loco, the Dirty Boogie Band, the
Love Monkeys, Guess Who and Joe Nichols.
Special events of every kind and venue have been scheduled to offer
unique entertainment for the entire family--Teresi Dyno Drags
Shootout, the Custom Jager Trike and daily live radio broadcasts
on-site at Hal’s in New Berlin, a Custom Bagger Bike Show and Drill
Team Exhibitions by the Indianapolis Drill Team and the Seattle
Cossocks at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc, and police
motorcycle drill team exhibitions and classic motorcycle movies in
Waukesha.
The Antique Bike Parade, sponsored by Wisconsin Harley-Davidson of
Oconomowoc, is a key party highlight scheduled for Saturday, August
30th at 4 PM. If you enjoy the new Harley-Davidson museum, come see
and hear the old bikes “live” as hundreds of antique motorcycles
travel the streets of Dousman, Delafield and Oconomowoc. Based on the
popularity of this event at the 100th celebration, this is a repeat
performance with Jean Davidson once again serving as Parade Marshal
for the antique bike parade. Davidson is the granddaughter of
Harley-Davidson founder, Walter Davidson.
Collectors and enthusiasts from all over the country plan to
participate and attend this one-of-a-kind parade. This year’s antique
bike parade has been personally promoted by Davidson—a historic
enthusiast who waxes sentimental over old bikes in her role as
ambassador and keynote speaker for the national organization, Antique
Motorcycle Club of America.
“Wonderful—that’s what this parade is! I’m old and I love all of the
old bikes. Not just the Harley- Davidsons but the Indians and other
old bikes. They remind me of my Dad and my Grandfather. I was the
Grand Marshal for the parade at the 100th celebration and I am
thrilled that we are doing this again for the 105th,” Davidson
energetically comments.
“It is an old fashioned kind of parade—a true country parade with
folks sitting on the grass and on their lawn chairs in front of farm
houses and along roadsides,” she noted wistfully. “This is so
different from a city parade with busy streets and bleachers set up
for crowds to watch. It will be a wonderful opportunity to see and
hear working antique bikes that you might never have a chance to see
again…. Don’t miss it!”
Join the parade and be a part of history. Parade staging begins
Saturday, August 30th at 2 PM in Dousman at the corner of Main Street
and Wilson Avenue. All bikes—not just Harleys--are welcome to
participate. The one hour parade starts at 4 PM and the route follows
Highway 18 east out of Dousman, turning north on Highway C through
Delafield, and going west on Highway 16 , then following Highway 67
south to end at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc. Afterwards,
there is a 5 PM post-parade party and everyone is invited. (Parade
route is subject to change; for up-to-date information, please see
www.antiquebikeparade.com.) Party details on events at Hal’s
Harley-Davidson, 1925 South Moorland Road, New Berlin, can be found at
www.halshd.com or by phoning 262.860.2060; the dealership will be open
from 8 AM to 8 PM Wednesday August 27th through Sunday August 31st
(closing 5 PM on Sunday).
Information on entertainment and special events held at the Wisconsin
Harley-Davidson dealership located at 1280 Blue Ribbon Drive,
Oconomowoc, can be obtained by phoning 262.569.8500 or visiting
www.wishd.com. This dealership will feature special activities on
Wednesday, August 27 through Sunday, August 31 from 8 AM to 8 PM
(Sunday closing at 4 PM).
Weekend in Waukesha festivities start on Thursday, August 28, at
Cutler Park 5 PM to midnight and continue Friday and Saturday from 10
AM to 2 AM/Sunday to 9 PM. Street traffic will be limited to
motorcycles only; parking with shuttle service to and from the
historic district will available at all city and county park and ride
sites. More information can be found at
www.105thweekendinwaukesha.com.
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