Harley's 105 anniversary started officially yesterday. Bikers are here from all over the world. I live 2 blocks north of Brady Street - which is only 6 blocks long, & it is closed to all cars and loaded with bikes from today (Thurs) thru Sunday. Saturday will be a long parade to the lakefront -Summerfest Grounds. This year Bruce Springsteen will perform there. Tickets to be there are $60 -70.00.
At the 100th, price was about the same & if you remember, the SURPRISE guest was Elton John. I had a chance to be there (lakefront grounds) as I went sailing with friends & we had to go thru the grounds to get back home. Of course we stayed for a FREEBEE of what everyone thought would be Bruce, or Rolling Stones or whatever. When Elton came out, everyone starting leaving & booing. They opened gates to let ANYONE in. I felt sorry for Elton. Good thing he didn't sing "Tiny Dancer" LOL Some old guy picked him thinking it would go over well. Willie G didn't even know who the Surprise guest would be! Gay guy--not a good choice for a bunch of bikers LOL
I will post pics in few days as my fiance' will bring his Harley here & we will go to Brady street bike fest tomorrow.
There have been at least 2 bike accidents but no fatalities. I love that the sherrif & police are asking all to give all bikers right of way. Some get lost & change lanes quickly, so GET OUT OF THE WAY for them.
My oldest sisters' husband of 45 years finally bought a Harley he always wanted 5 years ago just before the 100th. He was riding it home from work when he got broad sided by a woman driver & got killed instantly. I still can't get over that one. He was a excellent driver too.
The streets & freeways here are loaded with bikes. Quite an event.

hee hee, I remember the 100th, they made such a big deal of the super surprise musical guest. Rumors were swirling like crazy. Everyone was sure it was going to the the Rolling Stones, or U2. Aerosmith or Clapton were also hot rumors.
My husband hates Harleys (because of their noise, he likes other motorcycles) and I think he laughed for about a month, every time he thought of Elton John appearing before the biker crowd.
WHAT were they thinking?

Oooh my, I'm so very upset. A 41 yr old man from Michigan just got killed on his bike 3 blocks away, by a 60 yr old drunk woman who went thru a red lite & hit him while he was idling at stop lite. They said his 3 friends broke down big time when they heard he was dead.
The stupid-ass woman tried to drive away but a passerby grabbed her keys. She will be in jail for a loooong time.
I pray for no more fatalities with all these bikers here.