Anyway, I just wanted to post a quick update for anyone interested in the Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Rally 2012. I've had a lot of positive feedback on my post about 2011 - folks commenting and asking questions about the event this year... So here it is!
This is the official route map and itinerary. The official title for 2012 is the Rolling Thunder XXV First Amendment Demonstration Run. I'm pretty excited to be a part of the event's 25th year, and I just found out recently that the Hogs and Heroes Foundation will be participating, so I'm even more excited to be riding with them.
I know the text is hard to read on that image, so here's the run down, straight from their site:
Schedule of Events for Rolling Thunder XXV
May 25-28, 2012
Friday May 25th 2012
- 9:00pm Candlelight Vigil – Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Saturday May 26th 2012
- 9:00am Thunder Alley Opens – the official vendor site for Rolling Thunder is located at 22nd Street and Constitution Avenue across from The Wall. It will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday and will be selling the official Rolling Thunder T-shirt, patches, pins, food, leather, and many other interesting goods. (For more information see Thunder Alley page)
- 11:45am - 8:00pm – C.A.M.M.O. Presents a Tribute to Rolling Thunder XXV . Musical guests and special guest speakers appearing on stage at the Henry Bacon ball field include:
- Ray Manzo-founder of Rolling Thunder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band
- Other special guests to be announced
- Also on stage: Unveiling of the Rolling Thunder XXV Tribute Bikes Custom-built in honor of each branch of the United States Armed Forces
Sunday May 27th 2012
- 6:00am Reveille – Wake up call for riders taking place in the Rolling Thunder XXV First Amendment Demonstration Run. Bikes begin rallying in the North and South Pentagon parking lots at 7:00am for a noon departure.
- 12:00 noon – Rolling Thunder First Amendment Demonstration Run
- After the Run, riders are directed to West Potomac Park where they will convene in the Mall area to pay tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters
Monday May 28th 2012 – Memorial Day
- 11:00am Wreath Laying Ceremony – Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery
- 2:00pm Annual Memorial Day Observance at The Vietnam Veterans Memorial – To the fallen service men and women of the Vietnam War. This year’s service by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will include a special Commencement Ceremony marking the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
- 2:00pm National Memorial Day Parade
- 3:00pm National Moment of Remembrance – one minute of silence in honor of those who have given their life for our country
I don't necessarily plan to spend the whole weekend there but... That could certainly change - I expect it's going to be pretty epic!
Look for more updates as the date gets closer. And I've got some cool projects to tell y'all about before then!
Til then... Be safe out there.
