The 2024 edition of Vespa World Daysthe annual gathering of national Vespa Clubs from around the world, will be held from 18 to 21 April in Pontedera, right in the place where, in the spring of 1946, the two-wheeled vehicle was born, which over the years has become the most famous and loved in the world. The town home to the historic Piaggio factory, where Vespa has been produced continuously for over 75 years, will welcome hundreds of national Vespa Clubs and thousands of Vespa enthusiasts, accompanying them to discover the wonderful territory of the Terre di Pisa, characterized by the rolling Tuscan hills, ancient villages , but also from the sea, parks and nature reserves.
Vespa World Daysa special edition not to be missed
It will be a truly special edition, also because they will be celebrated on the occasion 140 years since the foundation of Piaggioborn in 1884, ei 100 years of the historic Pontedera factory: it was in fact 1924 when Rinaldo Piaggio purchased the Costruzioni Meccaniche Nazionali plant in Pontedera, to build his own aeronautical engines and convert, in the immediate post-war period, production towards a revolutionary vehicle for individual mobility: the Vespa.
Vespa World Daysthe awards
The focus of the event will be Vespa Villagea unique Vespa-themed space which will host the numerous activities dedicated to the Vespa people, including the awards ceremonies Vespa Trophy – the most coveted tourist trophy, dedicated to those who reach Pontedera riding their beloved Vespa, collecting passage stamps at the various checkpoints – the Elegance competitionmerchandising and food and wine stands, and much more.
The Vespa parade
The buses will depart from the Village tourist excursions through museums, natural beauty and food and wine experiences that will give emotions to the Vespa enthusiasts who have come from every corner of the planet. Also from Pontedera, on the morning of Saturday 20 April, one of the most exciting moments of each Vespa World Days will begin: the grande paratha in which thousands of Vespa enthusiasts, riding Vespas of every era, will parade in procession creating a joyful and colorful swarm of Vespas.