Alert Today at the rally: Friday, Aug. 2 Journal staff Aug 2, 2019 Aug 2, 2019 Updated Sep 6, 2019 0 Motorcycles line Main Street in Sturgis in 2018. The 79th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally officially begins today. Journal file Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Journal staff Today is the official start to the 79th annual Sturgis motorcycle rally. 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