Story Bridge 75

in Local Area & Events

 Jun 9th 2015 11:58am

Brisbane's Story Bridge turns 75 this year!

In celebration the bridge is being given the day off!  Closed to traffic and transformed into an outdoor festival covering the 1km length and six-lane width of the structure, with 100 Eat Street Market vendors, 4 entertainment stages and more!

This public event on Sunday the 5 of July 2015, is free, however due to safety - numbers are strictly limited, and tickets must be obtained prior. A maximum of 60,000 people will be permitted to attend the event in one of three time slots - with entry from both ends of the bridge at 11am, 1pm or 2.30pm.

Story Bridge 75 will include:

• 100 Eat Street Markets food and beverage vendors - 80 food vendors and 20 food trucks
• 4 licensed bars
• 4 performance stages, with one stage hosting performers from The QUBE Effect
• bridge history displays to celebrate the 75th anniversary
• Team Brisbane and Cycling Brisbane activations
• EFTPOS facilities
• first aid
• disabled access
• toilets, including disabled toilets
• nappy changing facilities

The first two ticket releases were gone in minutes! However, a third and final ticket release will be occurring on the 22nd of June! For information on securing your ticket head to Story Bridge 75 Birthday Celebration.

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