Bridgefest 150 unveils more performers, attractions
CBC News | Posted: April 27, 2017 3:00 PM | Last Updated: April 27, 2017
3-day event billed as main Confederation anniversary celebration in the Maritimes
Organizers have released more details about BridgeFest 150, the three-day P.E.I. event billed as the main Canada 150 celebration in the Maritimes.
The event includes a fireworks display in Borden-Carleton, a concert in Summerside featuring Burton Cummings, a run for families on the Confederation Bridge and various festivities at the Gateway Village on the Island side of the bridge.
- BridgeFest will open Confederation Bridge for morning walk or run
- Burton Cummings to headline BridgeFest 150 in Summerside
Details trumpeted on Thursday include:
- Performances by local musicians Gadelle, Meaghan Blanchard and More Soul.
- Participation of chef Michael Smith.
- Bridge tours, boat tours and helicopter rides.
- Kids' attractions including an inflatables park and petting farm.
- A "major display" from the Hockey Hall of Fame.
- A Concours Cars show.
- Descriptions of the run route, as well as the design of the participation medal and race T-shirt
Full details of the event, which runs from June 16 to 18, can be found at the official website.
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