Arrive Friday, September 1 • Depart Monday, September 4, 2023
Description
For the experience of it, for the joy of it: Escape to America’s Summer Place for Labor Day Weekend and immerse yourself in fabulous jazz music, played by some of the country’s top performers. Interact with the artists during Q&A sessions, then take in late-night performances at the Cupola Bar and The Jockey Club at the Grand Stand. This package includes concerts, receptions, cookout luncheons, breakfast and dinner daily, and all entertainment. Make your reservation early, so you don’t miss out on this unforgettable weekend!
2023 Jazz Weekend Line-Up
Friday night – Theatre: Veronica Swift
Friday night – Jockey Club: Lao Tizer featuring Karen Briggs
Friday night – Cupola: Paul Keller
Saturday afternoon – Tea Garden: Eddie Palmieri
Saturday evening – Theatre: Emmett Cohen
Saturday night – Jockey Club: Sean Dobbins
Saturday night – Cupola: Paul Keller
Sunday morning – Front Porch: Calvin University Gospel Choir with special guest Thornetta Davis
Sunday afternoon – Tea Garden: Thornetta Davis
Sunday afternoon – Terrace Room: Sean Dobbins
Sunday night – Jockey Club: Paul Keller
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel Accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily
Cookout luncheons in the Tea Garden Saturday and Sunday
Friday evening Welcome Reception, and evening Theatre performance
Saturday afternoon Tea Garden concert, and evening Theatre performance
Saturday evening 2 complimentary tickets included for cocktails
Sunday morning gospel performance
Sunday afternoon Tea Garden concert
Sunday afternoon activities
Sunday evening reception
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening late-night performances
Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Special discount on ferry tickets
This jazzy Labor Day Weekend package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
The 2023 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Any updates will be posted here as the event approaches.
The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 to accommodate the 2023 Annual Bridge Walk.
No bus transportation across the bridge will be provided as part of the event. Walkers who decide to walk across the entire bridge will need to arrange their own transportation back to the end of the bridge where they started after the bridge reopens to public traffic at noon. There is limited parking space available west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority plaza area.
For those seeking alternative transportation during the event, the local Mackinac Island ferry companies offer transportation between St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island, as well as between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Local transportation companies also offer shuttle service between various locations.
There is no fee or registration required to participate in the walk. The walk begins at 7 a.m. You may start walking any time after the governor’s party starts the walk at approximately 7 a.m. No one will be permitted to start after 11:30 a.m., so make sure you arrive early.
The walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. To participate in the walk you may:
– Walk form either end of the bridge, turning around at the midpoint and returning to the city you started from, where your transportation is located. The turnaround points will move towards the ends of the bridge beginning at 10 a.m., but walkers can walk at least a portion of the bridge if you start by 11:30 a.m. Walkers must be on the side of the bridge they wish to return to before 10 a.m. or you will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge and continue across to the other side. This option is most like previous bridge walks. However, since bus transportation across the bridge will not be provided, walkers who choose this option will need to arrange for their own transportation back across after the bridge reopens at noon. Walkers who do not reach the midpoint of the bridge before 10 a.m. will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge, continuing across to the other side, then walking back to the end of the bridge you started from. This option will mean a 10-mile round trip for participants. If walkers in this option do not reach the midpoint of the bridge on their return trip by 10 a.m. will be turned back.
Walkers will use the left-hand outside paved lane as they walk onto the bridge, regardless of which end of the bridge they start from. Walkers who turn back at the midpoint will turn right, then return using the opposite side outside paved lane. Walkers who choose to cross the entire bridge will stay in the left-hand outside paved lane all the way across.
The Michigan State Police and other official personnel will be available in the event of an emergency.
Please note, there are no restrooms on the bridge and the average length of time to walk the bridge is about two hours. Portable toilets will be available in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs are allowed on the bridge during the walk. Prohibited items include signs, banners, umbrellas, bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, wagons and similar types of devices. With the sole exception of working service dogs, no animals are allowed. Walkers must stay away from bridge railings. The inside lane in both directions will remain open for emergency vehicles.
Except for pre-qualified, registered participants in the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, no running or racing is permitted on the bridge. Playing tag on the bridge is not permitted and no smoking on the bridge, please. For information on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, please go to www.michiganfitness.org or contact the Governor’s Council at 517-347-7891.
You will receive a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk. Certificates will be distributed at both ends of the bridge. Individuals under the age of 18 should have the permission of a parent or guardian to participate in the walk. Any two or more people walking together should make plans for a meeting place in the event that they become separated during the walk.
Disclaimer of liability: Before beginning the walk, all participants should carefully determine that they are physically fit and medically able to participate in the annual walk since the physical strain of the walk could lead to serious health problems. Participants should also understand that walking involves risks of injury from falls due to the surface condition of the bridge, contact with other participants, and the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity.
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY, ST. IGNACE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MACKINAW CITY CHAMBER OR COMMERCE, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS ASSUME NO OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARD TO SUCH RISKS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY WALKER’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL WALK.
As in the past, persons who need reasonable accommodations due to disability may contact the Mackinac Bridge Authority by August 30, 2023 at 906-643-7600. TTY users may call the Michigan Relay Center at 800-649-3777.
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Beneath the Mighty Mac. A different perspective of this iconic bridge. Tone and lighting completes the composition.
Let me know what you think!
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Beneath the Mighty Mac. A different perspective of this iconic bridge. Tone and lighting completes the composition. Let me know what you think! #puremichigan #stignace #mightymac #mackinacbridge #landscapephotography #michigan #michiganders #michiganphotographer #photography #naturephotography #travelphotography #travel #photographer #michiganphotography #michiganphotographers #bridge #flowers #sonyalpha #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #greatlakesproud #optoutside #onlyinmichigan #cloudscape #optoutside #canonphotography #cloudchaser #bridges #upperpeninsula #upmichigan...
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Wow! What a stunning view of the Mackinac Bridge.
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Happy National Family Day! 👨👩👧👦 At the heart of our destination is the joy of families creating treasured moments. Spread the love by tagging your beloved family members below and start planning your next family adventure to Mackinac Island! ✨
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Happy National Family Day! 👨👩👧👦 At the heart of our destination is the joy of families creating treasured moments. Spread the love by tagging your beloved family members below and start planning your next family adventure to Mackinac Island! ✨ #NationalFamilyDay #GrandHotelMichigan #MackinacIsland 📸 sarahleblanc_rf everyday_erica_ sassysoucie katharinerose.photography mellibbyy...
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Hazy smoke filled skies from the Canadian wildfires creating a vibrant omega sunrise behind Round Island Lighthouse just off Mackinac Island. Shot from Mackinaw City 6 miles away 🌞
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Sunrise, Smokey skies, lighthouse, Mackinac Island, Round Island Lighthouse, Michigan, Pure Michigan
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Good morning from the Mighty Mack! Headed to the Porkies for some fun mistateparks project work with swnaturephoto and b_still_photos, and what a way to kick off the weekend!! Blue ice and theee most perfect light we could have asked for! On the run so only time check in for a quick second (i promise to catch up with everyone soon!!) but wanted to share this gorgeous blue ice scene from this morning! 💙❄️ #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
Good morning from the Mighty Mack! Headed to the Porkies for some fun mistateparks project work with swnaturephoto and b_still_photos, and what a way to kick off the weekend!! Blue ice and theee most perfect light we could have asked for! On the run so only time check in for a quick second (i promise to catch up with everyone soon!!) but wanted to share this gorgeous blue ice scene from this morning! 💙❄️ #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa...
Sneak peek of this gorgeous fall session with Katie & Alex!🍁🐴 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #MackinacIsland #PhotographerOnMackinacIsland #Michigan #Mackinac #MackinacIslandPhotographer #UpNorth #MackinacIslandPhotography #MackinacIslandBlogger #MyMackinac #MackinacIslandGirl #GreatLakesState #PureMichigan #NorthernMichigan #MackinacIslandWeddings #MackinacIslandPhotography #MackinacIslandTourism #MarriedOnMackinac #MackinacIslandCouples #MackinacIslandWedding #MackinacIsland2023 #MackinacBridge #HorsesOfMackinac #EngagedOnMackinac #MackinacIslandProposal #MichiganPhotographer...
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Am I really going to post two posts in one day?
Yes, if I want to get through all my summer photos, then yes 😭😂
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#michigan #puremichigan #michiganphotographer #michiganinstagram #michiganders #michiganphotography #michiganawesome #mackinac #mackinacbridge #upperpeninsula #summer #michigansummer #sunset #michigansunset
Am I really going to post two posts in one day? Yes, if I want to get through all my summer photos, then yes 😭😂 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #michigan #puremichigan #michiganphotographer #michiganinstagram #michiganders #michiganphotography #michiganawesome #mackinac #mackinacbridge #upperpeninsula #summer #michigansummer #sunset #michigansunset...
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It’s all a matter of perspective!
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A hummingbird flies near the Mighty Mac.
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📸 Sarah Cramer
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It’s all a matter of perspective! . A hummingbird flies near the Mighty Mac. . 📸 Sarah Cramer . #mackinacbridge #mightymac #michiganwild #michiganwildlife #michiganbirds #birdwatchers #michiganbirding #birding #hummingbird #mittenlove #mittenstatelove #mittenstate...
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A few years ago, I was able to chase Comet Neowise at some pretty incredible puremichigan locations! Which one is your favorite? ☄️
The 65th annual Mackinac Bridge Walk. Perfect day for a walk 🌞Happy Labor Day!🚶🏿♀️ 🇺🇸 • • • #puremichigan #bridgewalk #mackinawcity #michigan #michiganunsalted #visitmackinacisland #uptravel #mackinacbridge #thegreatlakesstate #naturalmichigan #michigander #michigandnr #michiganoutdoors #michiganoverboard #puremichigander #puremitten #only_in_michigan #visitmichigan #upnorth #bealpha #sonyalpha #sonyalphafemale #beautifuldestinations #earthfocus #earthpix #usaprimeshots #natgeoyourshot...
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In the spirit of the beginning of my most favorite season 🍁🍂….here is another image to inspire those cozy fall vibes! This dreamy sunset along the Straits of Mackinaw shores in October 2022 was just perfection! This image has me especially excited about my first scheduled fall trip in northern lower Michigan and the UP….kicking off this next weekend! 😀👏🏼 You may also wonder if perhaps I submerged myself in knee deep water for this one? But of course! Doing what I do best! Wading in the water! Hahaha can’t keep me outta that water 😂🤪 I hope everyone has had a fantastic weekend! 🧡#sunset #neverstopexploring #wilderness #beach #mackinacbridge #mackinawcity #shotz_fired #mynorth #puremichigan #longexposure #nightphotography #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeotravel #artofvisuals #earth_pix #nikonusa #zcreators #upnorth
In the spirit of the beginning of my most favorite season 🍁🍂….here is another image to inspire those cozy fall vibes! This dreamy sunset along the Straits of Mackinaw shores in October 2022 was just perfection! This image has me especially excited about my first scheduled fall trip in northern lower Michigan and the UP….kicking off this next weekend! 😀👏🏼 You may also wonder if perhaps I submerged myself in knee deep water for this one? But of course! Doing what I do best! Wading in the water! Hahaha can’t keep me outta that water 😂🤪 I hope everyone has had a fantastic weekend! 🧡#sunset #neverstopexploring #wilderness #beach #mackinacbridge #mackinawcity #shotz_fired #mynorth #puremichigan #longexposure #nightphotography #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeotravel #artofvisuals #earth_pix #nikonusa #zcreators #upnorth...
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Things got icy 💍 at the Mackinac Bridge. Two years ago, I was hired to take pictures of a surprise engagement. Before hand, I lit up the big chunks of blue ice with 7 different lights, and pretended to mind my own business taking photos. Jordan took his girlfriend, and walked her out on the lit up ice to check it out 😉. Not many people can say they got engaged surrounded by blue ice and the Mighty Mac as a backdrop.
Things got icy 💍 at the Mackinac Bridge. Two years ago, I was hired to take pictures of a surprise engagement. Before hand, I lit up the big chunks of blue ice with 7 different lights, and pretended to mind my own business taking photos. Jordan took his girlfriend, and walked her out on the lit up ice to check it out 😉. Not many people can say they got engaged surrounded by blue ice and the Mighty Mac as a backdrop....
