We are excited to welcome Wing Ding 32 to Greater Des Moines. Click on the links below to find out more about the following:
  
Thanks KIOA 93.3, the official radio presenting sponsor of Wing Ding 32!

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What is a Wing Ding?
Community Involvement
Road Closures
Wing Ding 32 Parade & Event Info

What is Wing Ding?

The Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) is the world's largest single-marque social organization for owners/riders of Honda Gold Wing/Valkyrie motorcycles and, some would say, the world's largest family. GWRRA members enjoy the freedom of belonging to a not-for-profit, non-religious and non-political organization. 

Founded in 1977, GWRRA has grown to more than 80,000 U.S., Canadian and international members in 53 foreign countries in just 32 years. Over 800 active Chapters are managed by 4,000 volunteer leaders working with members to foster safe, enjoyable riding while also working to improve the public image of motorcycling. 

Community Involvement

The community is invited to attend the Light Parade and Grand Parade to cheer on the Wing Dingers. To download a "We love Wing Ding 32" sign, click here. The Wing Ding Welcome Party will also take place on Tuesday, June 29. A special VIP section will be available for attendees, but locals are invited to mingle with our guests that night at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. The Welcome Party will feature races from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m., with the band beginning in the Finish Line Lounge at 8 p.m.

The Wing Ding 32 tradeshow is also open to the public on Friday, July 2 and admission is $5 off the regular price.

Remember, to be safe and aware. There will be 10,000-14,000 motorcyclists in Des Moines for the duration of the event.

When you see Wing Dingers around town, be sure to say hello and welcome them to the area. You'll know them by their motorcycle gear and event bracelets. If you'd like a sign for your business to welcome Wing Ding attendees, click here.

Road Closures

Monday, June 28-Saturday, July 3: 5th Street will be closed from Crocker Street to Watson Powell Jr Way.

Friday, July 2: Watson Powell to Grand Avenue will also be closed for the staging of the parade from 3-6 p.m.

Click here for a map of these road closures. 

Wing Ding 32 Parade & Event Info

The Light Parade - Thursday, July 1
Join us on Thursday, July 1 for a night of great entertainment, fun and activities in one of Iowa’s greatest downtown districts.

Historic Valley Junction, the original downtown of West Des Moines, is home to over 150 independent businesses, including unique retailers, great restaurants and professional services. This district is the place to be on Thursdays from May- September, with a farmers' market along the street from 4–8 p.m., along with free live music and beer garden in the park from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Scheduled performers are crowd favorites Malcom Wells and The Two Timers. For more information about the district or calendar of events, visit valleyjunction.com. 

Join us before the Light Parade, which includes 60-100 lighted motorcycles, beginning at 9:30 p.m. 

Great Things Come Together in Historic Valley Junction!


Friday, July 2 - The Grand Parade
The GWRRA Grand Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., alongside the Polk County Convention Complex in Downtown Des Moines. The Grand Parade, which will include 600-800 motorcycles, will start downtown and snake through Greater Des Moines’ beautiful landscape and neighborhoods and end in the suburb of Urbandale, Iowa. The community will await your arrival as Urbandale becomes a center of excitement for the Fourth of July Holiday! Following the parade will be a presentation by the GWRRA’s Drill Team and Top Gun at the Urbandale High School. The Urbandale 4th of July Committee has planned an evening of fun for Wing Ding 32 after the parade. Attendees may take part in the community’s annual Fourth of July celebration, complete with GWRRA’s drill team, carnival vendors and live music from Boomerang Classic Rock and Soul Band. Urbandale’s 4th of July Celebration will last throughout the weekend including a parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. and a terrific fireworks display on Sunday evening, July 4 at 10 p.m. Click here for all the fun details.

A shuttle will also run from Merle Hay Mall to the Urbandale festivities. The following is a schedule of events for July 2: 

• 5-11:15 p.m. - Bus Shuttle from Merle Hay Mall (south/west side) off Douglas Avenue
• 5 p.m. - Midway and Carnival opens at Lions Park
• 5:30-7 p.m. – Gold Wing Road Riders Association Parade from Des Moines to UHS*
• 7 p.m. – Gold Wing Road Riders Association Drill Team in UHS parking lot*
• 7:45-11 p.m. - Concert with "Boomerang" Classic Rock n Roll at Gazebo