ROLLING THUNDER®
MOTORCYCLE RALLY,
WASHINGTON, DC, INC.

UPCOMING EVENTS
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ROLLING THUNDER® XXI 2008
May 23-26, 2008

BIKE RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE!

 


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FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008

9:00AM

ROLLING THUNDER® NATIONAL TRAVEL — Molly Pritcher Rest Stop (NJ) Turnpike - Depart 9:00AM | Maryland House Rest Stop (Rt. I-95) - Arriving approximately 1:00 PM | Hyatt Regency Crystal City (Rolling Thunder® Host Hotel) - Arriving approximately 3:00 PM

8:45PM

FRIDAY EVENING PARADE with THE U.S. MARINE CORPS BAND — Reservations must be received in writing 3 weeks in advance to The Adjustant, Marine Barracks, 8th & I Streets, S.E., Washington, DC 20390-5000. For additional information, call 202-433-6060 or visit www.mbw.usmc.mil/parade_eveningdefault.asp. Unclaimed seating will be available at 8:15PM for non-ticket holders. General seating begins at 8:00PM. Parking at Washington Navy Yard. Shuttles available to the parade.

9:00PM

CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL - VIETNAM VETERAN’S MEMORIAL — Rolling Thunder Chapters depart as a group from the Hyatt Regency for the Wall and services at 8:45PM. Parking on Henry Beacon Drive.

SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008

9:00AM

Thunder Alley — Opens and runs from 9:00AM until 11:00PM, Saturday & Sunday | 9:00AM to 5:00PM Monday. Official Rolling Thunder® patches, pins and t-shirts, food vendors and vendors offering leather, parts and accessories will be available. The 2008 Rolling Thunder® Motorcycle Raffle and Drawing is at Thunder Alley on May 26 – Need NOT be present to win. This year's bike: 2008 Street Glide™ Harley Davidson FLHX donated by H-D of Washington, Ft. Washington, MD | Bike Artwork paint by: Gene Garbowski | Bike will be on display, except during the HD of Washington Open House. Raffle tickets will be sold daily - 3 Chances for $10 TO WIN BOTH BIKES! Drawing at 22nd & Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC.

10:00AM-

4:00PM

Rolling Thunder Ride to Harley-Davidson of Washington Open House and Reunion, Ft. Washington MD. Group departs from Hyatt Regency. (Directions available in the hotel lobby). | Live band and free pig roast. Service Department open for emergency service and a large number of vendors will be onsite. Harley-Davidson of Washington is an annual reunion spot and a National Hog Pin Stop. | Raffle bikes will be on display | For more information, call 301-248-1200.

8:00PM

Artie Muller, Speakers and Awards — Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Main Banquet Room | All Rolling Thunder® Chapters are requested to attend.

SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2008 — OFFICIAL 21st ANNIVERSARY OF ROLLING THUNDER®

5:30AM

Rolling Thunder® Breakfast — Dining Area will be posted in the hotel lobby. Approximate price is $8. Hyatt Regency,
Crystal City.

6:45AM

Departure to Pentagon Parking Lot — Group departs from Hyatt Regency, Crystal City.

7:00AM-

12:00PM

Chapter Members — Members will work security, sales and parking prior to the Noon departure from the Pentagon Parking Lot.

8:00AM

Harley-Davidson of Washington, FT. WASHINGTON, MARYLAND — Hosting free coffee and doughnuts before departure to the Pentagon at 9:30AM | The store and service department will open at 8:30AM | The American Pride Yellow Ribbon Ride will depart to join Rolling Thunder® XXI.

9:00AM-

11:00PM

Thunder Alley — Open for business! Don’t forget your raffle tickets TO WIN THE 2008 Street Glide™ Harley Davidson FLHX | Food, vendors and more will be available. The block party continues at 22nd and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC.

9:30AM-

10:00AM

Harley-Davidson of Washington, FT. WASHINGTON, MARYLAND — Police will provide an escort to Rolling
Thunder® XXI.

12:00PM

Rolling Thunder® XXI to Washington, DC — Departs Pentagon Parking Lot for the ride through Washington, DC to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial | Parking Staff will direct departures | Upon completion of your ride, park as directed by police | Park vehicles with authorized parking permits on Ohio Drive.

12:30PM

THUNDER ALLEY — Get your patches, pins and T-shirts quickly — they sell out fast after the ride! Don’t forget your raffle tickets TO WIN THE 2008 Street Glide™ Harley Davidson FLHX. Food, vendors and more will be available. 22nd and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC.

1:30PM

(approximately)

ROLLING THUNDER® SPEAKERS’ PROGRAM & MUSICAL TRIBUTE — Stage location will be at the Reflecting Pool across from the Lincoln Memorial | Musical Tribute to Veterans following Speakers Program.

8:00PM

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — Performing the first of three outdoor holiday concerts. The concert is free and is broadcast LIVE over national public television. On the eve of Memorial Day , an annual tradition continues to honor the servicemen and women for the many sacrifices they have made for our nation. CONCERT RAIN OR SHINE. You can visit www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert for up-to-date information.

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2008 - MEMORIAL DAY

9:00AM-

5:00PM

THUNDER ALLEY — Last chance to buy your raffle tickets TO WIN THE 2008 FLHX Street Glide™! Food, vendors and more will be available. 22nd and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC.

11:00AM-

1:30PM

U.S. NAVY MEMORIAL — Wreath laying ceremony in observance of Memorial Day | Corner of 7th & Pennsylvania, NW | Call 202-737-2300 for more information.

11:00AM

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — Wreath laying ceremony and special military concert performed by the U.S. Army Band. Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, VA. | For more information, call 703-695-3175.

1:00PM

Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial — Annual Memorial Day observance to pay tribute to all of our fallen comrades | The ceremony will feature Presentation of Colors and remarks by a special guest | The observance also includes laying of wreaths by Patriotic Organizations, Washington, DC.

3:00PM

National Moment of Remembrance

3:05PM

THUNDER ALLEY — DRAWING TO WIN 2008 FLHX Street Glide™

4:00PM

Women in Military Services Honors Memorial Day — The Women’s Memorial Annual Memorial Day ceremony will include remarks women who have or are presently serving in the military and personal tributes to departed comrades | The Women In Military For America Memorial is the nations’ only major memorial honoring all servicewomen, past, present, and future | Located at the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA | For more information, call 703-533-1155.

8:00PM

Memorial Day Concert at the U.S. Navy Memorial — The United States Navy Band performs an outdoor concert at Navy Memorial. U.S. Navy Memorial, Pennsylvania Avenue, NW at 7th Street, Washington, DC.

1:30PM

(approximately)

ROLLING THUNDER® SPEAKERS’ PROGRAM & MUSICAL TRIBUTE — Stage location will be at the Reflecting Pool across from the Lincoln Memorial | Musical Tribute to Veterans following Speakers Program.

8:00PM

NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA — Performing the first of three outdoor holiday concerts. The concert is free and is broadcast LIVE over national public television. On the eve of Memorial Day , an annual tradition continues to honor the servicemen and women for the many sacrifices they have made for our nation. CONCERT RAIN OR SHINE. You can visit www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert for up-to-date information.

 

 
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