Monday, January 23, 2012

Golden Gate Bridge Turns 75

Name of Experience/Event: Golden Gate Bridge 75th Anniversary with “75 Tributes”
Location (City): San Francisco
Dates: Year-round
Description: May 27 marks 75 years for the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay Area is making big plans to honor the history, beauty and ingenuity of this famous span. The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, are developing a 75th anniversary program that will include a “75 Tributes” program beginning as early as this month (January) and yield permanent enhancements to the Golden Gate Bridge experience.

A two-day celebration is being planned May 26 and 27. Located along the San Francisco waterfront, the event will tell the story of the Golden Gate Bridge. The free celebration will feature exhibits, memorabilia, historic artifacts, music, entertainment, guided walks and a spectacular surprise finale. On the evening of Saturday, May 26, there will be a free screening of a popular film that prominently features the bridge. The bridge will not close to vehicles as it did for the 50th anniversary celebration in 1987.
Website: http://goldengatebridge75.org/

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