🌷 Season Opener: Ottawa NCR Tulip Festival - 2025

When: Yearly weekend event during the Ottawa Tulip Festival
Where: Ottawa National Capital Region (NCR), Ontario, Canada
What: Embark on a picturesque scooter ride through downtown Ottawa, pausing for snapshots amidst the vibrant tulips.
Meetup: Dows Lake Pavilion, Ottawa, Ontario
Dinner: Indulge in the flavors of Ottawa at VESPA Wine Bar, 5 PM Saturday
RSVP: Join our Facebook page and confirm your attendance by April 12, 2024, to be part of this exhilarating event!

🛵 Come Ride With Us - Italian Festival Little Italy Ottawa 2025

When: June 6-8, 2025
Where: Little Italy, Preston Street & Dows Lake, Ottawa, ON
Highlights:

• Italian Scooter Showcase: Dow’s Lake Concorso, June 6, 2025 8-10AM (Set Up) Queen Elizabeth Parkway. Note: Exclusively for Italian Scooters & Motorcycles with preference given to vintage.
• 10AM-3PM - Vote 
• 3PM - Prizes & Awards
• 5PM - Italian theme BBQ (Free)
• Italian Parade: June 7, Registration at 10 AM, Scotia Bank parking lot, Preston Street, Little Italy. Parade at 1:00PM. Note: Exclusively for Italian Scooters & Motorcycles.
• 3:30PM meetup at Mill Street Brew Company on Wellington. Light snacks served for a fee (TBA) then tour downtown Ottawa, Gatineau Park & Chelsea. Pause for group photos. Note: Open to all style scooters.
• 7PM - Dinner at Mexican Restaurant (For a fee).
• Scenic Ride: June 8, 2025 Meet at 11AM Tour West end of Ottawa, Ferry ride to Quebec ($5 fee for ferry ride). tour and return to Ottawa through Gatineau. Note: Open to all style scooters.
  Connect: For event specifics, contact kelmany@vespazitas.ca.

🎅 End of Season: Ottawa NCR Santa Parade

When: November (Date TBA), 2025
Where: Ottawa National Capital Region (NCR), Ontario, Canada
Details: Stay tuned for information on the optional scooter ride, meetup location, dinner reservations, and parking.
Join Us: Mark your intention to attend on our Facebook page by October 2024 to join the parade.