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The Milwaukee City Hall, surrounded by bikes. Water Street, and
much of the downtown area was closed to become a gigantic bike parking lot
and street party. Brady Street, and North Avenue along the east side looked
much the same. Also looking like this were Layton avenue, and parts of Greenfield
avenue, along with numerous other locations around town. |
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A beautiful 100th anniversary model, in it's natural habitat. |
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The tallest building in the state announces it's favorite motorcycle,
and looms over the city, telling everyone who can see the skyline. |
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Along the main drag of the Summerfest grounds, which have now become
the centerpiece of the Harley anniversary celebration festival. |
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Nearing the festival grounds at the lake front. This is thursday,
and the real party has not even begun yet. |
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A look up the approach to the grounds which have become, like so
many other streets, a gigantic motorcycle parking lot and bike show. |
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The main entry to the festival grounds, flanked by motorcycles. |
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Heading towards dusk, and really, the party is just beginning. |
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Harley people being, well, Harley people. This particular group
was from Sweden, and wants to let the world know that they are descended
from Vikings. If Harley would have been around during the Viking conquests,
these people have no doubt that motorcycles would have played a part. |
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Near the exit, as the first of four nights of entertainment at
the lake front ends. |
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Getting home. or back to the hotel, might not be so easy tonight. |
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I don't think these people rode all the way. |
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It is entirely possible to have too much fun. |
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A ride up the lakefront, after the parade. The art center is in
the background. It just happens to be displaying a number of Harley Davidson
motorcycles. |
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Did I say too much fun? |
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A look up Lincoln Memorial Drive, which is the scenic road along
Lake Michigan. It is packed with bikes, all the way up to the downtown
area, where the drive comes back into the heart of the city. |
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The curve of Lincoln Memorial Drive, by the art center. The statue
in the back is of Abraham Lincoln. It is standing above a virtual sea of
Harley Davidson motorcycles; two icons of freedom alongside each other. |
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The place is packed with motorcycles. This is after the Saturday
morning parade. |
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More motorcycles, looking down north along the drive. Lake Michigan
is to the right, but is hidden by the art center. |
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The beginning. People mill around, we have four hours before the
show will start. Assorted entertainment is projected up on the big screens. |
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The finale |
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It's all over, but will be long remembered. I am looking forward
to seeing everyone again in five years. |
