Bridgefest events begin this evening in Borden-Carleton with entertainment by the Chaisson Family at 8.00 followed by fireworks to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Bridge and Canada’s 150th.
Burton Cummings will highlight the Bridgefest Gala Saturday night at Credit Union Place in Summerside, along with Jimmy Rankin and Makayla Lynn.
There’s an entire day of activities on Sunday including the IWK Run and Walk for Families from 7 a.m. to noon. Please note the Confederation Bridge will be closed temporarily to all traffic on Sunday between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m.
There’s also entertainment Sunday from 9 – 4 on the main stage in Borden-Carleton along with a Kids Zone, bridge and boat tours and helicopter tours and a car show during the day plus the Hockey Hall of Fame on display.