Mackinac Bridge Attracts 21,000 for Annual Bridge Walk
Plus a Look at Its Unique History
Michigan’s famous Mackinac Bridge Walk reopened to a throng of approximately 21,000 people this year after a one-year break, with chilly winds and a gloomy sky giving way to bright sunlight.
The bridge, which was closed to all automobile traffic from 6:30 a.m. for the walk, reopened shortly before noon, as planned on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.
Based on the popularity of the 2018 and 2019 events, the 2021 Annual Bridge Walk began in both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, eliminating the need for busing and providing participants with more alternatives.
Except for 2020, when it was canceled owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the bridge walk has been an annual event since 1958. The 63rd walk took place in 2021. In recent years, between 25,000 and 30,000 individuals have taken part.
