33,000 visit the Mighty Mac for the 2025 Annual Bridge Walk

ST. IGNACE, Mich. - A vibrant sunrise set the stage for a bright and calm day for the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk. More than 33,000 people who made plans to participate today were treated to comfortable weather in the Straits of Mackinac.

"It was a picture-perfect day, with bright blue skies and a mild breeze," said Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) Bridge Director Kim Nowack. "About 33,000 people enjoyed this beautiful day and walked the bridge, with roughly 3,000 more participants taking the trek than in 2024."

The bridge, which closed at 6:30 a.m. to all vehicle traffic for the walk, reopened promptly at noon.

Based on the success of the recent events, the 2025 Annual Bridge Walk again started from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, which eliminated the need for busing and offers additional options for participants.

The bridge walk has been an annual event since 1958, with the exception of 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2025 walk was the 67th event. In recent years, crowds ranged from 21,000 to 35,000.

Participants in the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk head toward the middle of the bridge.

Sen. Gary Peters leads the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk.

A view from the south tour looking at the north tour of participants walking in each direction during the 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk.

The American flag on display lit by the sunrise under the north tower.