THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

May 16, 2012  For Immediate Release Public Information for the Official 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge

SAN FRANCISCO, CA:  It’s countdown to the celebration of the year as the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy—in cooperation with the National Park Service, the Presidio Trust, and the City and County of San Francisco—bring the world together for the Golden Gate Festival on Sunday, May 27, 2012.

Marking the official 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge, tens of thousands of participants are expected at the historic celebration along the San Francisco waterfront.  Although crowds will be dependent on weather conditions, organizers are planning for heavy traffic delays and congestion throughout the City. 

Below please find information and resources for the public to keep in hand surrounding the Bridge’s spectacular 75th birthday party.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Date:Sunday, May 27, 2012  Hours:11:00 am–11:00 pm  Admission:FREE  Locations:Fort Point, Crissy Field, The Preisdio and Marina Green. (Anniversary activities will also be held at Fort Mason Center, Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco Maritime Historical National Park, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Pier 39.)  Event Parking:None  Access Options:Public Transit, walk, bike (see more below).

• Fireworks, 9:30–9:50 pm. Spectacular grand finale showcasing the Bridge, Bay and surrounding national parklands. Optimum visibility along the waterfront from Fort Point to east Marina Green. The hills above Marina/Cow Hollow and in the Marin Headlands also provide stunning views.Soundtrack aired live on KFOG 104.5/97.7FM. (Note: Fireworks will not be televised and will not be visible from Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 39 south down the Embarcadero.)
• International Orange Artists’ Exhibition at Fort Point, 10 am–7 pm.
• Crissy Field Stage highlighting dance, music and local bands, 11 am–11 pm.
• Road Trip through History featuring vintage cars and motorcycles from 1937 to the present. East Crissy Field, 11 am–5 pm.
• Crissy Field Center Future Fair with activities and demonstrations showcasing sustainability technologies and innovations in the pioneering spirit of the Bridge. East Beach, 11 am–7 pm.
• Vintage Maritime Display and Historic Watercraft Parade with classic boats spanning 75 years.  St. Francis Yacht Club, 11 am–3 pm.
• Marina Green Stage featuring dance and music organizations and local bands.  West Marina Green, 11 am–10 pm.
• Marina Green, Crissy Field and Golden Gate Bridge Plaza retail outlets offering Official 75th Anniversary merchandise. Various waterfront locations, 10 am–8 pm.
• Additional anniversary activities will also be held at various locations along the San Francisco waterfront as part of the year‐long Golden Gate Bridge 75 Tributes program. For a full list of community tributes visit http://goldengatebridge75.org/celebrate/