Happy birthday, Alfa: Party planned for June and you're invited

After launching a new Giulietta to celebrate its 100th anniversary, Alfa Romeo will continue the party June 26-27 with a huge rally for owners of its vehicles.

The global gathering will be held in Alfa's hometown, Milan, Italy. More than 3,000 participants are expected to show up, and the festivities will include a rally through downtown Milan (filmed by helicopter), concerts and the presentation of a sculpture.

Alfa was founded in Milan on June 24, 1910.

The Italian Alfa Romeo Register (RIAR) is donating the sculpture and organizing the event. Collectors, club members and owners of today's models are invited. RIAR brings together more than 1,500 vintage Alfa owners.

Inspired by the Alfa Romeo 1900 Disco Volante, the statue was designed by Centro Stile Alfa Romeo with the collaboration of artist Agostino Bonalumi.

The parade will take place on June 27.

Want to go? Log on to www.alfisti.com and fill out the form in the Centenary section. The celebration promises to be a cool event.

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