SAULT STE. MARIE, MI – U.S. and Canadian officials are planning a celebration next month for the 50th anniversary of the bridge that links Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and its Ontario namesake. The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority met Thursday in Michigan and heard a presentation about the June observances.
On June 28 authorities will light red and white industrial rope strands on the Canadian portion of the bridge. The U.S. side will get strands of red, white, and blue.
Michigan officials say the primary celebration site will be at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. A secondary is the Sault Locks viewing area on the Michigan side of the Saint Mary’s River.
An enhanced 26th annual bridge walk takes place June 30.
