Bring any road-ready vehicle
Motorcycles, cars, SUVs, vans, pickups, car clubs, community vehicles, commercial fleets, and more are welcome.
Veterans Of Now2026 Event HeadquartersPortal ↗ Save the date · Saturday · November 7, 2026
6th Annual Pre-Veterans Day · Open to every vehicle type
Motorcade
Journey
From Flint to Frankenmuth—a public journey honoring veterans and military families. Motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, clubs, commercial vehicles, and 18-wheelers are all invited to roll with us.
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One journey · every kind of vehicle
The motorcycle goal marks 250 years. It does not limit the convoy.
America turns 250 in 2026, so Veterans Of Now is calling for 250 motorcycle riders as a patriotic anniversary activation. The Motorcade itself is open to all vehicles. Decorate yours, feature the veteran or veterans you support, and help the route carry their names and stories.
Carry a veteran tribute
Decorate your vehicle and display the name, photo, branch, or story of the veteran or veterans you are supporting.
Put 18-wheelers on mission
Tractor-trailer owners can offer trailer surface space for approved sponsor advertising along the route. Sponsors can request available inventory.
Current planning sequence
Flint to Frankenmuth
Assembly is currently planned for 9:00 a.m. Final mileage, departure time, escort language, agency participation, and operating instructions remain subject to written approvals. Registered participants will receive confirmed instructions before event day.
Flint City Hall
1101 S. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48502
Historic Berston Field House
3300 N. Saginaw St.
Flint, MI 48505
Michigan Heroes Museum
1250 South Weiss Street
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
America’s 250th anniversary motorcycle initiative
Register any vehicle →250 riders for 250 years—inside an all-vehicle Motorcade.
The 250-bike target celebrates the United States’ 250th birthday and the patriotism of the mission. Every other vehicle type remains fully welcome and is counted in total registration submissions.
2026 approved sponsorship structure
Choose an impact level.
Compact cards keep the event page clear. Hover, focus, or open a level to see the complete current benefits and limits.
One title positionCorridor Connector / Title
$50,000＋
The lead mission-aligned sponsorship for the November 7 Motorcade Journey and planned Business & Resource Expo.
Included in the current scope
- Top-level approved event recognition
- Priority co-branded visibility across confirmed VON-controlled event media
- Leadership participation and impact-reporting review
- First review of eligible route, trailer, pavilion, and broadcast inventory
Conditions
- One position; written agreement required
- No operational authority, access to veteran records, or guaranteed attendance/media
- Route and agency visibility depend on written approvals
Up to four outcome pathwaysNamed Outcome Pavilion
$25,000＋
Name an approved outcome area: Capital & Contracts, Careers, Wellness, or Navigation & Legal.
Included in the current scope
- Naming recognition for one confirmed outcome pathway
- Approved pavilion or program branding
- Outcome-story and follow-up reporting alignment
- Eligible VON Network, newsroom, and event visibility review
Conditions
- Up to four positions; subject to venue and program confirmation
- No promise of exclusive access to veterans or partner lists
- Benefits finalized through written scope and cost review
Up to five enterprise positionsEnterprise Partner
$10,000＋
A substantial multichannel event partnership with approved mission, workforce, supplier, or community alignment.
Included in the current scope
- Approved enterprise recognition
- Eligible event signage and digital placement
- One approved VON Network or newsroom sponsor feature
- Post-event fulfillment and available interaction summary
Conditions
- Up to five positions
- No guaranteed impressions, sales, contracts, or attendance
- All creative requires VON and accessibility review
Capacity-controlledSupporting Sponsor
$2,500–$7,500＋
Flexible mission support matched to available event, vehicle, trailer, hospitality, media, or activation inventory.
Included in the current scope
- Recognition matched to contribution and available inventory
- Approved digital or on-site placement
- Option to request eligible 18-wheeler trailer advertising space
- VON-branded sponsorship acknowledgment after verification
Conditions
- Inventory and price finalized in writing
- Unconfirmed route, law-enforcement, and venue privileges are excluded
- In-kind value requires review before recognition
Benefits are subject to availability, cost review, written agreement, accessibility review, and final VON approval. Sponsorship does not provide operational authority or access to veteran records.
Get involved
Choose how you’ll move the mission.
01Join the motorcade in any vehicle
Motorcycles, cars, SUVs, vans, pickups, clubs, commercial vehicles, and 18-wheelers are welcome.
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Join the motorcade in any vehicle
Motorcycles, cars, SUVs, vans, pickups, clubs, commercial vehicles, and 18-wheelers are welcome.
02Serve as a volunteer
Support staging, guest services, registration, logistics, or the planned Business Expo.
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Serve as a volunteer
Support staging, guest services, registration, logistics, or the planned Business Expo.
03Register for the planned Expo
Businesses, resource providers, employers, lenders, and community organizations can request space.
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Register for the planned Expo
Businesses, resource providers, employers, lenders, and community organizations can request space.
04Sponsor the mission
Request partnership inventory, route visibility, or trailer advertising space on participating 18-wheelers.
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Sponsor the mission
Request partnership inventory, route visibility, or trailer advertising space on participating 18-wheelers.
05Make a charitable gift
Support event delivery and year-round veteran programs through Veterans Of Now.
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Make a charitable gift
Support event delivery and year-round veteran programs through Veterans Of Now.
Planned Business & Resource Expo
Meet resources. Meet opportunity. Move forward.
The expanded Expo format is in development. Venue scope, participating partners, floor plan, and activation inventory will be published after approval.
Veteran servicesCapital & lendingContractingEmploymentWhole healthEducation
Public liaison
Questions before you register?
Rachel Harris810-777-4881veteransofnow@gmail.com
Saturday · November 7, 2026