The 105^th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Company was a four-day event featuring activities all around the greater Milwaukee area, including a meeting of the Harley Owner's Group (HOG) at Miller Park - the home of the Milwaukee Brewers.  It was during this massive motorcycle show that Harley-Davidson and the Brewers announced a new partnership for the 2009 baseball season.

 
The main attraction of this partnership is the new Harley-Davidson Deck, which will be built in left-centerfield during the upcoming off season.  This new seating area will feature the familiar HD orange and black, with a few Harleys around the new deck.  The tickets are planned to be sold in packages which include special motorcycle-safe parking with entry through the new and exclusive H-D Gate, two tickets to the game, two tickets to the pre-game buffet, and two complimentary drinks.  Prices have not been announced for next seasons HD Deck, but it was announced that Harley Owner's Group members will have priority in ordering as well as possible discounts in package pricing.

Before the new Harley-Davidson Deck is constructed, the agreement will officially began on September 2, 2008, as the ball for the ceremonial opening pitch was delivered by a rider on a Harley-Davidson, and this is something that will hopefully become tradition as part of the partnership.

 Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and the nation's pastime make for a great partnership, allowing riders to feel confident in taking their bikes to a game, helping to promote two major staples in the Milwaukee community.

What is a more fitting way for the man who wrote the legendary song Born in the USA to finish off a 100 concert tour with a stop at the 105^th anniversary of Harley Davidson?  While it seems like a match made in heaven, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band finished their world tour in Milwakee to mixed previews and reviews.

 
Springsteen's music, which like her personal opinions support his generally "left" views, has not always been looked upon favorably by those who support the actions of the US military.  However, Springsteen kept his views to himself for the majority of the event, with only a brief discussion about the song "Livin in the future", which touched on a few world events.  There were some audible groans heard from the crowd, but as the political discussions stopping as quickly as it stopped, the crowd was positive for the show and the concerns about unhappy attendees proved to be an unfounded one and "The Boss" and his crew jammed for almost three and a half hours, playing in the area somewhere around 30 songs.

 
Those who were more concerned with the music than political concerns were disappointed to not hear Born in the USA, but all in all the world tour finale proved to be a big hit with the crowd, and a great touch for Harley Davidson's 105^th Anniversary celebration.

 
The company planned on having over 100,000 visitors from around the world to flood to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the four-day celebration with activities ranging from a parade through the city to special events at the newly opened Harley Davidson Museum.

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