September 2025 (G.T) - The 2025 Vespa Rally, organized by the local Vespa Club chaired by Rob Ryan Silva, took place in Washington, DC, USA, on September 6th. The event was presented at the prestigious Italian Embassy with the new Italian Ambassador, Marco Peronaci, who met with American Vespa enthusiasts and emphasized the values of Vespa, an Italian symbol of creativity, innovation, and freedom of movement, also expressed by thousands of clubs around the world.
Video - Vespa Club of Washington DC - Raduno 2025 Presentation by Ambassador
Marco Peronaci on behalf of the President of the Vespa Club D'Italia:
https://www.facebook.com/william.meaux.5/videos/774588955356333?idorvanity=319616043113758
The diplomat presented the president of the Vespa Club of Washington DC, with a Vespa Club of Italy flag and a medal with a pennant. The numerous Vespa enthusiasts in attendance applauded, and then the grand rally began to celebrate a timeless passion.
From left, the Italian Ambassador to Washington DC with the president of the local Vespa Club, Rob Ryan Silva.
SOCIAL CORNER – ITALIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON - ITALY IN US FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/ItalyInUs.org
"Today we hosted the proud American owners of 60 Piaggio Vespas from the Washington, DC Vespa Committee. Vespa is much more than a scooter; it is an Italian symbol of creativity, design, and freedom. Long live the Vespa, a colorful symbol of US-Italy relations and friendship."
ITALIAN EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON:
https://ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/it/
https://www.instagram.com/italyinus/
Photos and video clips on the Vespa Club of DC Facebook page, Washington:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vespaclubdc/
VESPA CLUB D’ITALIA:
https://www.vespaclubditalia.it/
VESPA WORLD CLUB:
https://vespaworldclub.org/
