Hot Harley Nights™ Just Keeps Getting Hotter

What began as a vision in 1996 has since grown into one of the biggest events of the year for Sioux Falls. Thirteen years ago, J&L Harley-Davidson of Sioux Falls created a fundraising event for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota designed to give motorcycle enthusiasts a reason to ride for charity, while showcasing the city at the same time. Hot Harley Nights was born, and so was an amazing annual tradition. The first year, 250 people participated in the casino run. The “party” was held in a small downtown parking lot and $3200 was raised for the cause. The hope was to continue the fun and grow the event …and boy has it ever!

Since that first year, Hot Harley Nights™ has grown into a three-day event that draws people from all over the United States and Canada. Last year, we even had participants from Norway! Nearly $1.2 million dollars has been raised, and hundreds of wishes have been granted to children with life threatening diseases. In 2008, nearly 1,600 people registered for the casino run and 4,500 riders participated in a parade that stretched 6.7 miles through Sioux Falls, past hundreds of people waving American flags. After the parade, nearly 45,000 people converged at Falls Park West to enjoy live music, a bike show, food vendors, a silent auction and much more. At the end of the final evening, a check for (amount to be announced) was given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota.

An event like this could not happen without the generosity and enthusiasm of people like you. Please bring your friends and join us in 2009! Together, we can help even more wishes come true!

For more information about Hot Harley Nights™ or to purchase raffle tickets call (605) 334-2721.

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Dakota
1010 W. 18th St., Sioux Falls, SD 57104
605-322-7068 www.wishsd.org