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Golden Gate Bridge Anniversary All Set

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Window Poster for GGB75

One only turns 75 once, and the major celebration that is taking place for the Golden Gate Bridge’s big 75th birthday is fitting for one of the greatest architectural icons in the world.

Improvements at the South plaza visitor center are well underway, including spectacular new overlooks, improved trails, and new visitor facilities. The Golden Gate Bridge Pavilion and renovated historic Round House will open in May, just in time for the great Golden Gate Festival that will take place May 26-27 along the north San Francisco waterfront.

All of this would not be possible without the generosity of our ten corporate sponsors and our media partners. In the weeks ahead, we will write an entry on each, sharing the highlights of their partnership with the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. With a total budget of over $18 million for all anniversary-related work, the sponsors are providing over $4 million to help pay for the celebration. Sponsors are also stepping up to each find their own way to promote the anniversary, whether to internal audiences or via national channels.

Happy Birthday Golden Gate Bridge – here’s to the next 75 years!

Announcements Set the Stage for Major Bridge Celebration

Friday, June 3rd, 2011

Last Friday’s official launch of the 75th year of the Golden Gate Bridge sets the stage for what will be a highly memorable series of events and some major improvements to the iconic structure’s visitor area.

San Francisco Giants President Larry Baer and civic leader and philanthropist Nancy Bechtle were officially introduced as co-chairs of the celebration’s steering committee, and the official anniversary seal was unveiled on the iconic Round House in the southeast plaza. Many more details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead, but for now, take a look at some of the media coverage from Friday’s announcement at the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District‘s offices:

San Francisco Chronicle

NBC Bay Area

Visit the 75th Anniversary website for much more information about the many exciting programs and events planned, and see more photos from last Friday’s announcement here. This will be a huge celebration spanning several months, and will be a fitting lead into the America’s Cup races to follow.

As the exclusive sponsorship agency of the celebration, BSS is welcoming inquiries as we seek a series of major corporate and media sponsors to support the event. Companies will enjoy category exclusivity, brand integration into most celebration elements, and close association with one of the most revered landmarks in the world. Please email or call if your company is interested in participating.

Check our site weekly for regular updates on this and other sponsorship news!