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Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary of Official Opening

November 1st, 2007
AT 12:30 p.m.
Topic:  General Event
Location:  Bridge View Park

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Official Opening of the Mackinac Bridge!

Free 50th anniversary memento for crossing the bridge on November 1st

Program

Welcome and Introductions

Dedications:

  • State Bar of Michigan - 32nd Michigan Legal Milestone - Prentiss M. Brown, Michigan Lawyer - Mackinac Visionary
  • American Society of Civil Engineers - Michigan Chapter - #1 Civil Engineering Project of the Twentieth Century

Presentation

  • Congressional Record

Drawing

  • Winner of the Mackinac Bridge Tower Tour (enter to win at the St. Ignace Welcome Center, St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce, or the St. Ignace Visitors Bureau)

Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting

50th Anniversary Crossings

  • One lucky vehicle heading north will win a weekend vacation in St. Ignace
  • One lucky vehicle heading south will win a weekend vacation in Mackinaw City

Sales:

  • Commemorative tokens "Our Bridge at 50"
  • Special DVD
  • 50th Anniversary t-shirts
  • Michigan History Magazine - Mackinac Bridge edition
  • Mackinac Bridge books by Larry Rubin

Join us for Mackinac Bridge 50th Anniversary Cake - compliments of the Mackinac Bridge 50th Celebration!

12th Annual Antiques on the Bay Vintage & Antique Car Show

June 20th -21st, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  Downtown St. Ignace
Phone:  906-643-8087

The first of three auto-related events, this show features original and restored classic and antique vehicles on display along the downtown waterfront. Period clothing, entertainment, and a Mackinac Bridge rally all add to the festivities. 20th - Registration, Mackinac Bridge Rally; 21st - Vehicles on Display.

33rd Annual St. Ignace Car Show Weekend

June 26th -28th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  Downtown St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087

One of the largest all-make, all-model shows in the country! Over 1,000 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles take part in this internationally acclaimed event. Parades, cruises, awards, and more!

26th - Kewadin Casino Cruise Night

27th - Down Memory Lane Parade

28th - Straits Area Antique Auto Show - Vehicles on Display

27th Annual St. Ignace Car Show - Down Memory Lane Parade

June 27th, 2008
From 7:00 P.M. To 8:30 P.M.
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  Downtown St. Ignace
Cars, floats, bands, music & more!! Part of the 33rd Annual St. Ignace Car Show Weekend.

Straits Area Antique Auto Show - Vehicles on Display

June 28th, 2008
From 9:00 A.M. To 5:00 P.M.
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  Downtown St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  1-906-643-8087
Over 1,000 antique, custom, and celebrity automobiles are on display in Downtown St. Ignace.

13th Annual Big Rig Truck Show

September 12th -14th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
truck
Location:  St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087
Web Site:  www.autoshows.com

See these awesome semi-trucks with customized cabs, extraordinary paint/artwork and neon light displays.

Sept. 13th - Semi-trucks on display and "Parade of Lights" at dusk.

Sept. 14th - Semi-trucks on display and awards.

17th Annual On The Waterfront - Car/Toy/Truck Show & Swap Meet

September 13th -14th, 2008
Topic:  Car Show
Location:  St. Ignace
Contact:  Ed Reavie
Phone:  906-643-8087
The final auto-lover's weekend offers something for all interests: all-category car show, collectible toys and swap meet. This show is held in conjunction with the 13th Annual Big Rig Truck Show.
 
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