Harley-Davidson Homecoming Ride Routes

There are only a few brands in American history that have endured for 120 years, so that’s why Harley-Davidson’s upcoming anniversary party is a Big Deal. The four-day Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is set for July 13-16 in Milwaukee, the city where it all began back in 1903.

The Festival will host events throughout Milwaukee, including tours of the engine factory and the fantastic H-D museum. A terrific roster of live music will take place at the city’s Veterans Park, with prototypical pop/punk rockers Green Day headlining on Friday, July 14, and the Foo Fighters bringing their barrage of rock on July 15. Other bands slated to perform include Social Distortion, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cody Jinks, Phantogram, White Reaper, and KennyHoopla.

It’s a party we’re not going to miss, and you shouldn’t either. If you’re interested in hitting the road to Milwaukee, H-D has set up six routes from locations around the U.S. and Canada that lead their way to the MoCo. Check them out in the press release below. We hope to see you there!

Milwaukee, WI (April 21, 2023) – All roads lead to Milwaukee this summer as motorcyclists plan to converge on the Lake Michigan shore July 13-16 for the Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival, a celebration of the 120th anniversary of the world’s most-desirable motorcycle brand. To help riders plan their Homecoming expedition, Harley-Davidson has plotted six exciting Ride In routes, each starting from the furthest reaches of North America and leading to Milwaukee, with a planned arrival on July 12.

Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival events will take place at venues across the Milwaukee area, including the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Harley-Davidson Powertrain Operations, and at local Harley-Davidson dealerships. Veterans Park in downtown Milwaukee will be the epicenter of day-long, family-friendly activities and music on Friday and Saturday with musical acts Foo Fighters (July 15) and Green Day (July 14). Also slated to perform during the weekend are: Cody Jinks, Social Distortion, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Phantogram, White Reaper, and KennyHoopla. General admission and special VIP tickets with premium benefits for both Veterans Park events are on sale at Harley-Davidson’s website.

Ride In Routes

Each daily Ride In segment begins and ends at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealership, with a mid-day stop also at a H-D dealership, giving riders an opportunity to mingle with other riders, chat with local staff, fuel up at local food trucks, and get a bike checked out. Each Ride In is intended to embrace the freedom of the road. Riders are welcome to join at any point along the route, can depart at any time each day, and can ride at their own pace. Riders are responsible for planning their own lodging, fuel, and food stops. There is no fee required to enjoy the Ride In route and dealership stops.

Related: Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival to Headline Foo Fighters and Green Day

The six routes include:

Southwest Route: Roll out of Laidlaw’s Harley-Davidson in Southern California, try your luck in Sin City, ride through the heat in Scottsdale, Arizona, continue traversing the Southwest and its diverse culture in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, cruise through the Panhandle of Texas, ride the plains of Oklahoma, and experience the Ozarks as you journey into Milwaukee. (Departs July 4; 9 days and 2,930 miles)

Northwest Route: Starting from Paradise Harley-Davidson in the picturesque Pacific Northwest, ride past the active volcano of Mt. Hood, cruise the high desert to Boise, Idaho, visit the Great Salt Lake, climb the Rocky Mountains, and cut through the Great Plains to cross the mighty Mississippi River before descending on Milwaukee. (Departs July 4; 9 days and 2,460 miles)

Northeast Route: Departing Seacoast Harley-Davidson in New Hampshire, experience the beautiful landscape of New England, stop at Harley-Davidson Vehicle Operations in York, Pennsylvania, to view the facility that produces new Harley-Davidson motorcycles, cross the Allegheny Mountains, and ride along the Great Lakes before arriving in Milwaukee. (Departs July 7; 6 days and 1,363 miles)

Southeast Route: From Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson on the edge of the Florida Everglades, zig-zag across the Sunshine State with ocean and gulf views, grab fresh peach or pecan pie in Georgia, experience Appalachia, ride through the amazing twisties, and Slay the Dragon in the Great Smoky Mountains, past Kentucky bluegrass and horses on an epic adventure that lands in Milwaukee. (Departs July 6; 7 days and 1,853 miles)

Canada East Route: Depart Privateers Harley-Davidson on the North Atlantic shore in Halifax, Nova Scotia, ride out to New Brunswick, through Grande Allée Québec’s restaurant-lined main street, snap a selfie in front of l’Assemblée nationale and la fontaine de Tourny before continuing down to the St. Lawrence River, through Ontario and past three Great Lakes before arriving in Milwaukee. (Departs July 5; 8 days and 1,870 miles)

Canada West Route: Ride out of Trev Deeley Motorcycles in Vancouver, British Columbia, crossing Canada’s only desert areas, a dramatic scene of ancient geologic wonders. Continue through picturesque Calgary, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg on the way to the border, south to Fargo and into Wisconsin on the way to Milwaukee. (Departs July 5; 8 days and 2,423 miles)

To see each route in detail, including downloadable Harley-Davidson Ride Planner information, go to Rides In. Complete details on additional Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival ticketing options, venues, entertainment, scheduled events, parade participation, Harley-Davidson factory tours, and lodging are available on the Harley-Davidson website, where visitors can also sign up for instant Homecoming updates.