Available Friday, August 30 – Monday, September 2, 2024
Description
The Labor Day weekend experience promises an unforgettable retreat filled with family-friendly entertainment and relaxation. Guests can bask in the sun and cool off with refreshing dips at a Saturday pool party, where the atmosphere will be alive with laughter and fun. The package ensures that you won’t have to worry about meals, as it includes nightly receptions, plus breakfast and dinner daily, allowing you to savor delicious cuisine without the hassle. And for a unique, magical experience, the Glow Stick Movie Party at the pool and a drive-in movie night at the Grand Nine offers a delightful twist on traditional cinema nights.
In addition, all guests visiting Labor Day weekend will have exclusive access to upgrade their Weekend Package by adding the Jazz Weekend Concert Bundle including multiple jazz concerts featuring renowned artists like Paul Keller and more. The add-on Jazz Weekend Concert Bundle promises to infuse the weekend with soulful rhythms and melodic harmonies, with Friday evening, Saturday day and evening, and Sunday concerts in the theater. With a diverse lineup of performances throughout the weekend, these performances are sure to leave you with a profound appreciation for the art of jazz.
Jazz Weekend Concert Bundle tickets can be purchased online here.
Additional nights are available at a discounted rate on August 27 – 29 and September 2 – 4.
Package Includes:
Grand Hotel Accommodations
Breakfast and dinner daily
Friday and Saturday evening Welcome Reception
Friday Glow Stick Movie Party at the Pool
Saturday Pool Party featuring Bells Brewery
Saturday and Sunday afternoon music in the Lantern Lounge
Saturday evening Parlor Jam Sessions
Saturday evening Drive-In Movie on the Grand Nine
Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
This 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 $15.00 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 2024 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. 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. 2, 2024 to accommodate the 2024 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.
Happy 65th birthday Mighty Mac!
Did you know the Mackinac Bridge opened on Nov. 1, 1957? It took 3 years to build and spans 5 miles making it the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world🌉
Happy 65th birthday Mighty Mac! Did you know the Mackinac Bridge opened on Nov. 1, 1957? It took 3 years to build and spans 5 miles making it the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world🌉...
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Before all the snow melts and the current deep freeze subsides this time around, I have to post this shot! It’s become a tradition of mine to post once it finally “feels like winter” and it does still, even if it might not next week😂🥲❄️🥶 mistateparks puremichigan mackinawcitymi mackinac_parks
#travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #winter #snow #ice #winterwonderland
#greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #blueice
Before all the snow melts and the current deep freeze subsides this time around, I have to post this shot! It’s become a tradition of mine to post once it finally “feels like winter” and it does still, even if it might not next week😂🥲❄️🥶 mistateparks puremichigan mackinawcitymi mackinac_parks #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #winter #snow #ice #winterwonderland #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #blueice...
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The #MightyMac looks mighty lovely in the winter light. 💙 ✨ 📍Mackinac Bridge, Michigan 📸: snaphappymichigan
A frosty morning at the Straits. . . . #puremichigan #letswinter #mackinacbridge #mightymac #mackinac #frozen #michigan #fstopgear #nikonusa...
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💜The first hints of a new day break through and make its presence beautifully known….with soft pastels lighting the pre-dawn sky, the calm waters of Lake Huron and the floating remains of ice pancakes that are thawing amidst the heals of spring 🩵 Good evening and happiest of Fridays to you all! I am on the road northbound (annual girls UP is about to commence woo hooo!), so I wanted to share this throwback captured in March of 2023. It was a magical morning and thought it would be perfect to share this evening, in the spirit of Mackinac Bridge (followed by UP adventures) that abound - and also, this is one of my favorite morning bridge scenes captured yet! 😉 Stay tuned to my stories (and photos to come!). Have a wonderful evening, everybody! 🩷#mackinacbridge #ice #blueice #keepwinterfresh #sunrise #morning #straitsofmackinac #dof_brilliance #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeotravel #mackinawcity #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #heyihadtosnapthat_2 #ipulledoverforthis #artofvisuals #earth_pix #nikonusa
💜The first hints of a new day break through and make its presence beautifully known….with soft pastels lighting the pre-dawn sky, the calm waters of Lake Huron and the floating remains of ice pancakes that are thawing amidst the heals of spring 🩵 Good evening and happiest of Fridays to you all! I am on the road northbound (annual girls UP is about to commence woo hooo!), so I wanted to share this throwback captured in March of 2023. It was a magical morning and thought it would be perfect to share this evening, in the spirit of Mackinac Bridge (followed by UP adventures) that abound - and also, this is one of my favorite morning bridge scenes captured yet! 😉 Stay tuned to my stories (and photos to come!). Have a wonderful evening, everybody! 🩷#mackinacbridge #ice #blueice #keepwinterfresh #sunrise #morning #straitsofmackinac #dof_brilliance #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeotravel #mackinawcity #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #heyihadtosnapthat_2 #ipulledoverforthis #artofvisuals #earth_pix #nikonusa...
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Driving off into the sunset on the Mighty Mac! 📸: 52northeast #PureMichigan #MackinacBridge #UpNorth #sunset
trees4traction with this shot of the #vintagesnowmobile #mackinacbridge #crossing 97 sleds made it across yesterday. Organized by the Top of The Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubenway #snowmobile #sled #snowmobile #skidoo #polaris #arcticcat #yamaha #puremichigan
trees4traction with this shot of the #vintagesnowmobile #mackinacbridge #crossing 97 sleds made it across yesterday. Organized by the Top of The Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubenway #snowmobile #sled #snowmobile #skidoo #polaris #arcticcat #yamaha #puremichigan...
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Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer
10 Fun facts about Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
1. No two guest rooms are alike
2. Five U.S. Presidents have visited Grand Hotel
3. Grand Hotel is a family business
4. Grand Hotel has the world’s longest porch at 660ft.
5. Grand Hotel maintains over125,000 flowers.
6. The movie “ Somewhere in Time” was filmed here.
7. Grand Hotel has a pool named for a star.
8. Sadie’s ice cream parlor features Grand Hotel Pecan Ball Ice Cream.
9. More than 6,000 pounds of pecans are used annually.
10. A Grand way to golf, this is the only golf course in the world where players are transported between front and back nine via horse drawn carriage.
Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer 10 Fun facts about Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel 1. No two guest rooms are alike 2. Five U.S. Presidents have visited Grand Hotel 3. Grand Hotel is a family business 4. Grand Hotel has the world’s longest porch at 660ft. 5. Grand Hotel maintains over125,000 flowers. 6. The movie “ Somewhere in Time” was filmed here. 7. Grand Hotel has a pool named for a star. 8. Sadie’s ice cream parlor features Grand Hotel Pecan Ball Ice Cream. 9. More than 6,000 pounds of pecans are used annually. 10. A Grand way to golf, this is the only golf course in the world where players are transported between front and back nine via horse drawn carriage....
I woke up at 4am in Petoskey and drove up to Straights State Park to catch this #sunrise but I had no idea we’d be getting this incredible #cloud that drifted in, then lit up bright pink and red from the sun, and then parked itself right above the #mackinacbridge !! 😍 This was definitely one for the books!! 10/17/2021 ❤️☁️❤️☁️ puremichigan puremittigan sonyalpha #sonya7II sigmaphoto #sigma100400mm #fall #autumn #fallsunrise
I woke up at 4am in Petoskey and drove up to Straights State Park to catch this #sunrise but I had no idea we’d be getting this incredible #cloud that drifted in, then lit up bright pink and red from the sun, and then parked itself right above the #mackinacbridge !! 😍 This was definitely one for the books!! 10/17/2021 ❤️☁️❤️☁️ puremichigan puremittigan sonyalpha #sonya7II sigmaphoto #sigma100400mm #fall #autumn #fallsunrise...
The Mighty Mac and blue ice catching some morning sunlight.
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#puremichigan #uptravel #mackinac #mackinacbridge #blueice #mackinacblueice #bestofthegreatlakesstate
The Mighty Mac and blue ice catching some morning sunlight. . . . . . #puremichigan #uptravel #mackinac #mackinacbridge #blueice #mackinacblueice #bestofthegreatlakesstate...
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#Repost michigannutphotography (get_repost)
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Twilight at Mackinac Bridge.. #mackinacbridge #stignace #mighty Mac #Uptravel
#Repost michigannutphotography (get_repost) ・・・ Twilight at Mackinac Bridge.. #mackinacbridge #stignace #mighty Mac #Uptravel...
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With the perfect weather today I can’t wait to get out camping again and back up to the #YOOP !! Where’s your favorite spot to camp in puremichigan ? mistateparks puremittigan uptravel michigansupperpeninsula
#travel #explore #puremichigan
#michigan #midwest
#greatlakes #greatlakesstate
#michiganphotographer
#michiganphotography
#puremittigan #puremittenpride
#michiganawesome #awesomemitten #camping #campground #spring #mightymac #mackinacbridge
With the perfect weather today I can’t wait to get out camping again and back up to the #YOOP !! Where’s your favorite spot to camp in puremichigan ? mistateparks puremittigan uptravel michigansupperpeninsula #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #michiganphotographer #michiganphotography #puremittigan #puremittenpride #michiganawesome #awesomemitten #camping #campground #spring #mightymac #mackinacbridge...
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Did you know these islands are found in the Upper Peninsula?
Les Cheneaux Islands is located about 30 minutes east of the Mackinac Bridge and is a small archipelago of 36 islands. It's one of the less traveled areas in the U.P. and is filled with endless opportunities for exploring.
Read our Weekend Guide to The Les Cheneaux Islands by shaleewanders for more details about this hidden Great Lakes gem⤴️
📸 shaleewanders
Did you know these islands are found in the Upper Peninsula? Les Cheneaux Islands is located about 30 minutes east of the Mackinac Bridge and is a small archipelago of 36 islands. It's one of the less traveled areas in the U.P. and is filled with endless opportunities for exploring. Read our Weekend Guide to The Les Cheneaux Islands by shaleewanders for more details about this hidden Great Lakes gem⤴️ 📸 shaleewanders...
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Happy 188th, Michigan! I’m extremely thankful that I get to call this place my home.
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#puremichigan #uptravel #mightymac #mackinacbridge #happybirthdaymichigan #michigan
Happy 188th, Michigan! I’m extremely thankful that I get to call this place my home. . . . #puremichigan #uptravel #mightymac #mackinacbridge #happybirthdaymichigan #michigan...
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🌉 Driving across the Mackinac Bridge is a treat for some. But it's a terror for others. The 5-mile bridge that connects Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas is a scary sight for some drivers. Luckily, there is help for those who fear the trip across. The Mackinac Bridge Authority's Drivers Assistance Program was created specifically to help those drivers. Anyone can simply call a number and a Mackinac Bridge Authority employee will show up to drive your car across the Mighty Mac.
"We have people available 24 hours a day, doing multiple things," said Ned McLennan, maintenance supervisor for the Mackinac Bridge Authority. "One of those things is the Drivers Assistance Program."
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🚗 The service is completely free.
McLennan said workers are happy to help. They would rather drive a vehicle across the bridge than have a worried motorist freeze up. "And, yes, some drivers have stopped abruptly in the middle of the bridge. That can create a dangerous situation," McLennan said.
"If they are worried or think they will have a problem, it's better to stop and ask," he said.
"It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you drive because these workers can handle anything. They all have commercial drivers licenses and many have motorcycle endorsements.
"We can drive anything and we have," McLennan said.
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Source: link in our bio. 🔗
🌉 Driving across the Mackinac Bridge is a treat for some. But it's a terror for others. The 5-mile bridge that connects Michigan's Upper and Lower peninsulas is a scary sight for some drivers. Luckily, there is help for those who fear the trip across. The Mackinac Bridge Authority's Drivers Assistance Program was created specifically to help those drivers. Anyone can simply call a number and a Mackinac Bridge Authority employee will show up to drive your car across the Mighty Mac. "We have people available 24 hours a day, doing multiple things," said Ned McLennan, maintenance supervisor for the Mackinac Bridge Authority. "One of those things is the Drivers Assistance Program." _____ 🚗 The service is completely free. McLennan said workers are happy to help. They would rather drive a vehicle across the bridge than have a worried motorist freeze up. "And, yes, some drivers have stopped abruptly in the middle of the bridge. That can create a dangerous situation," McLennan said. "If they are worried or think they will have a problem, it's better to stop and ask," he said. "It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you drive because these workers can handle anything. They all have commercial drivers licenses and many have motorcycle endorsements. "We can drive anything and we have," McLennan said. _____ Source: link in our bio. 🔗...
