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Wing Ding event brings $5M to economy
Updated: Wednesday, 04 Jul 2012, 10:45 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 03 Jul 2012, 8:15 PM EDT
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - Between 7,500 and 8,000 people are in Fort Wayne for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association's 34th Annual Wing Ding Event, which runs through July 7 at the Memorial Coliseum. It's expected to bring between $4.5 and $5.5 million to the community.
The kickoff ceremony will be held at the Coliseum at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, July 4. A few other events of note include:
“Horses and Horsepower” Welcome Party – Grabill Tuesday, July 3 from 6-10 p.m.
IPFW Fireworks Rooftop Party and Light Parade Wednesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Grand Parade (from Memorial Coliseum to Parkview Field) Friday, July 6 at 5:30 p.m.
Other activities include an extensive trade show at the Coliseum, Poker Rides throughout northeastern Indiana, TinCaps Night at Parkview Field, and bus tours to Auburn and DeBrand Fine Chocolates.
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