Vespa celebrates its 80th anniversary with a parade of thousands of scooters through Rome.
Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts from around the world gathered in Rome for a four-day celebration marking the scooter brand's 80th anniversary. The festivities culminated in a parade past landmarks including the Colosseum on Saturday. Vespa, launched by Piaggio in 1946, has sold nearly 20 million units globally.
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All outlets highlight the 80th anniversary parade and Vespa's postwar origins. Deutsche Welle emphasizes the mayor's remarks on cultural symbolism, while Washington Times leads with enthusiast voices and cinematic nostalgia.
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“Rome celebrates 80 years of Italy's iconic Vespa scooter”
“Vespa riders buzz through Rome to celebrate its 80th birthday”
“Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome's historic center to mark iconic scooter's 80th anniversary”
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