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Dear Friend,
There are just 6 days to go until the official celebration for the 75th Anniversary of our Golden Gate Bridge and we have all you need to plan your day on Sunday, May 27.
THE GOLDEN GATE FESTIVAL
 Get out your walking shoes, pump up your bike tires, and pack up your backpack. The moment is almost here!
On Sunday, May 27, tens of thousands of revelers will enjoy festivities along the San Francisco waterfront to catch live performances, see spectacular fireworks, and bask in the glow of the beauty that bridges us all. Plan your day:
Festival Highlights >
Top Tips >
Getting to the Festival >
Festival Map (PDF) >
Visit the San Francisco Chronicle and SFGate.com special Anniversary section for more >
THE FESTIVAL COMES TO YOU
 Can’t be there for the big day on May 27? Fear not, fellow Bridge fans. There are many ways for you to take part in the celebration.
- KFOG radio (104.5 FM in San Francisco, 97.7 FM in San Jose) will broadcast the soundtrack to the fireworks show on your radio and online at kfog.com, starting at 9:30 pm (PST) on May 27. This is a music mix that will leave your heart in San Francisco.
- Put the Bridge in your back pocket with our free GoGGBridge smartphone app. Available for Apple and Android devices, the app features stories from original Bridge workers, tips for exploring the parklands at the Bridge, fun facts, and a Bridge quiz. It even lets you blow your own foghorn!
- On May 23, a new interactive map website, Band of Bridges, will allow visitors to connect bridges from around the world to the famous Golden Gate. Conceived by San Francisco advertising agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, the site will use Google Maps to invite everyone to join in by making what we hope will be the longest "bridge" in history.
- Get ready for a social media frenzy on May 27. Don’t forget to "like" us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and add photos to our Flickr group to send your birthday wishes to the Bridge.
CELEBRITY FAME
The Golden Gate Bridge is a star in its own right, capturing the hearts of people from around the globe. And this year, a few VIPs decided to confess their love to this monument in honor of its big birthday.
See luminaries share their Bridge stories >
Thank you to our community for supporting the 75th year of the Bridge and for continuing to celebrate in 2012!
See you at the festival,
THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE ANNIVERSARY TEAM
p.s. Stay tuned to our media and promotion partners for more updates on the Golden Gate Festival and stories throughout the anniversary year.
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Thank You to Our
Corporate Partners
Thank you to our esteemed corporate partners for their generosity and support of the 75th Anniversary celebration on May 27, 2012.
Upcoming Events
5/22: Paul Goldberger Lecture >
5/23: Before the Bridge Exhibit >
5/24: International Orange Exhibit >
5/24: Nightlife at the California Academy of Sciences >
5/24: The Bridge at 75 at The Commonwealth Club >
5/26: Om Shalom Morning Yoga >
5/26: The Bridge on the Big Screen Filmfest >
5/26: NBC Bay Area TV Special>
5/26: Exhibit at the Petaluma Museum >
5/27: The Golden Gate Festival >
5/31: Spanning Space and Time Lecture >
What to Wear?
Now's the time to pull together your International Orange attire for the big day. Head over to the new Bridge Pavilion or purchase your items in our online store >
Bridge Night Tours
You've never seen the Bridge in this light. For the first time, visitors can enjoy in-depth night tours of this world-famous icon. Have the Bridge all to yourself during this "after hours" experience. Only 10 people per tour so reserve advance tickets >
Thanks to the Anniversary Steering Committee
Laurence M. Baer and Nancy Hellman Bechtle—Co-chairs
Michael Billeci, Mark Buell, Rich Cerussi, Ron Conway, Douglas Goldman, Joe Green, Sally Hambrecht, Charlene Harvey, Diane Gage Lofgren, Phil Marineau, Alexander H. Schilling, Charlotte Mailliard Shultz, Rich Silverstein, Staci Slaughter, Matt Stiker, Geoff Teeter, Lynn Mellen Wendell
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