Bridgefest 150 unveils more performers, attractions

Organizers have released more details about BridgeFest 150, the three-day P.E.I. event billed as the main Canada 150 celebration in the Maritimes.

The event includes a fireworks display in Borden-Carleton, a concert in Summerside featuring Burton Cummings, arun for families on the Confederation Bridge and various festivities at the Gateway Village on the Island side of the bridge.

• BridgeFest will open Confederation Bridge for morning walk or run
• Burton Cummings to headline BridgeFest 150 in Summerside

Details trumpeted on Thursday include:

• Performances by local musicians Gadelle, Meaghan Blanchard and More Soul.
• Participation of chef Michael Smith.
• Bridge tours, boat tours and helicopter rides.
• Kids' attractions including an inflatablespark and petting farm.
• A "major display" from the Hockey Hall of Fame.
• A Concours Cars show.
• Descriptionsofthe run route, as well as the design of theparticipation medal and race T-shirt

Full details of the event, which runs from June 16 to 18,can be found atthe official website.

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