Friday, August 29: 50's Sock Hop in Mackinaw Crossings
Saturday, August 30: Grand Fireworks Extravaganza, Conkling Heritage Park Sponsored by: Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Michigan
Sunday, August 31: Live evening entertainment, Mackinaw Crossings
Monday, September 1: 50th Labor Day Bridge Walk
The Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic on November 1, 1957. A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony was held in late June of 1958. The Governor G. Mennen Williams and several hundred dignitaries walked across the bridge after the ribbon cutting.
In 1959, the first Labor Day bridge walk was held, establishing a tradition that has been enjoyed by millions over the years. Thus, 2008 marks the 51st anniversary of the Mackinac bridge and 50th anniversary of the Labor Day bridge walk.
Join thousands of pedestrians as they participate in a long standing tradition, the LABOR DAY BRIDGE WALK. The walk begins at 7:00 a.m. on Labor Day and concludes at 11:00a.m. This is the only day that the walking of the "Mighty Mac" is allowed.
