Ride will depart Pittsburgh at approximately 6 a.m. on July 4 and travel to the nation’s capital, escorting a U.S. flag that has journeyed though 26 countries.
Since registration opened for Sojourn 250 on March 6, nearly 100 American Legion Riders and passengers have signed up for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Sojourn 250, a one-day ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., will cap a 26-country journey for the U.S. flag to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Register here.
Riders who have signed up for Sojourn 250 are urged to book their hotels for the night before the ride as soon as possible, as many in the downtown Pittsburgh area already are full. With the ride starting at the National Flag Foundation’s headquarters, Riders are suggested to use its address, 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, as a starting off point to locate a hotel.
On July 4 at approximately 6 a.m., American Legion Riders will gather in Pittsburgh to provide an escort for an American flag that will have traveled 26 countries, flying over the graves and memorials of U.S. heroes buried in cemeteries under the American Battle Monuments Commission’s care. The route still is being determined.
Once the route is made available, American Legion Family members are encouraged to line it and cheer from overpasses or other vantage points.
Registration closes when 275 riders have registered online. If you have questions, please email legionriders@legion.org and use the subject line Sojourn 250.
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