Rainbow Bridge Centennial Celebration

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Folsom’s iconic Rainbow Bridge at once-in-a-lifetime events planned in the Historic District. The Rainbow Bridge will close to vehicular traffic to allow the community to explore the bridge on foot. The festivities kick off with a festival that begins with a re-dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

World-renowned slackline athlete Ryan Robinson — who was raised in Folsom — will attempt to set a world record by traversing the 1,919-foot span over the American River between Lake Natoma Crossing and the Rainbow Bridge on a 1-inch-wide line. A festival with informational displays about the landmark bridge, guided walking tours, hands-on activities, and a display of vintage cars round out the morning events. Many Folsom businesses and Historic District merchants are offering a variety of special promotions, discounts, and merchandise, and a Historic District scavenger hunt is planned.

Three Folsom schools and several local engineering firms will participate in a Rainbow Bridge design contest. Students will build model structures and engineers will test the load capacity to determine the winner.

The Folsom Historical Society will have a docent-led walking tour of Sutter Street from the History Museum to the Rainbow Bridge. The Folsom History Museum will also host Rainbow Bridge-themed coloring, painting, and clay art activities for younger children in June’s Garden located behind the museum.

The Folsom Historic District Association hosts a special tasting event on the bridge featuring gourmet food and libations provided by Historic District restaurateurs.

The celebration wraps up with a free concert by the Folsom Lake Symphony in the Historic District Amphitheater. Learn more about the bridge and celebration events here.

Schedule:
-8am: Bridge building competition judging in the Historic District Amphitheater
-8:15am: Guided walking tour of the Historic District by the Folsom Historical Society
-9:30am: Festival begins
-10am: Ribbon-cutting ceremony and re-dedication on the Rainbow Bridge; Ryan Robinson begins slackline traverse
-9:30am-1pm: Free festival at the Rainbow Bridge
-10:30am-1:30pm: Bridge open to the public
-1:30pm: Bridge closes to allow for set up of FHDA event
-4:30pm-7:30pm: Folsom Historic District Association tasting event
-8pm-9:30pm: Free Folsom Lake Symphony concert in the Historic District Amphitheater