In honor of birthday, Big Four Bridge to shut down for first-of-its-kind event

The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge is turning 7 years old this year, and Waterfront Park wants the public to come out and celebrate.The park announced on Wednesday a four-course dinner event atop the bridge, which is a first-of-its-kind community event.Organizers said guests will get a chance to dine under the stars while enjoying libations, music and a four-course meal curated by chef Edward Lee to benefit the internationally award-winning park.The park is currently working to secure sponsorship, officials said.“As we meet with people about the event, we’re being met with a tremendous amount of excitement,” said Deborah Bilitski, president of Waterfront Park. “We know that it’s a uniquely appealing place. It became clear that we had a real opportunity to create an event on the Big Four, one of the parks most valued assets, while raising the vital funds we need to continue to maintain and grow the park.”This event will mark the first time Waterfront Park has closed the Big Four Bridge for an event like this.The dinner will take place on May 29.Organizers said a limited number of tickets will be sold to the dinner on the bridge. Sponsors will be provided access to preferred seating based on their level of support.Information on how to purchase tickets was not immediately released.

The Big Four Pedestrian Bridge is turning 7 years old this year, and Waterfront Park wants the public to come out and celebrate.

The park announced on Wednesday a four-course dinner event atop the bridge, which is a first-of-its-kind community event.


Organizers said guests will get a chance to dine under the stars while enjoying libations, music and a four-course meal curated by chef Edward Lee to benefit the internationally award-winning park.

The park is currently working to secure sponsorship, officials said.

“As we meet with people about the event, we’re being met with a tremendous amount of excitement,” said Deborah Bilitski, president of Waterfront Park. “We know that it’s a uniquely appealing place. It became clear that we had a real opportunity to create an event on the Big Four, one of the parks most valued assets, while raising the vital funds we need to continue to maintain and grow the park.”

This event will mark the first time Waterfront Park has closed the Big Four Bridge for an event like this.

The dinner will take place on May 29.

Organizers said a limited number of tickets will be sold to the dinner on the bridge. Sponsors will be provided access to preferred seating based on their level of support.

Information on how to purchase tickets was not immediately released.