Thousands join in annual walk across Mackinac Bridge

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Associated Press

Published September 3, 2019 at 9:39 AM EDT

ST. IGNACE, MI (AP)-- Light rain let up as thousands of people started the 62^nd Labor Day walk across the Mackinac Bridge Monday.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined walkers crossing the nearly five-mile-long bridge that links Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas and crosses the Straits of Mackinac.

Many people waiting in the pre-dawn darkness wore ponchos in rainfall that gave way to some sunshine as the walk started at 7 a.m.

Local organizers estimate 30,000 people made the trek between Mackinaw City and St. Ignace.

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