Back Roads Wine Festival Coming on August 11

4 August 2022

The Purple People Bridge turned 150 this year and to celebrate this historic milestone, the bridge is hosting a series of events throughout the summer. The final event of the series is the Back Roads Wine Festival coming up on Thursday, August 11 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. “We hope everyone will […]

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Purple People Bridge Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Big Bourbon Bash

8 June 2022

NEWPORT – The Purple People Bridge turned 150 this year and to celebrate this historic milestone, the bridge is hosting a series of events throughout the summer, starting with The Big Bourbon Bash on Thursday, June 16. “We are bringing bourbon from Kentucky and Ohio to the Purple People Bridge […]

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PURPLE PEOPLE BRIDGE KICKS-OFF 150TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

12 April 2022

NEWPORT/ CINCINNATI – The Purple People Bridge – the one-of-a-kind historic landmark that is the only bridge over the Ohio River dedicated exclusively for pedestrian use – turns 150 this year and will celebrate its historic place as a connection between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. “We are thrilled to come […]

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Lights on Bridge Will Remain until January 17

3 January 2022

If you haven’t already, hurry down and see the lights on the Purple People Bridge before the lights are taken down. Lights will remain up until January 17.

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Party on the Purple returns to the Purple People Bridge on Wendesday Evenings – Find full schedule here

3 May 2021

For the fourth year, the “Party on the Purple” series is returning to the Purple People Bridge this spring and summer with the first bridge party scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, at 6 p.m. with a Cinco De Mayo theme. Presented by ColdIron Events and the Purple People Bridge the […]

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Photos of Winter Nights, River Lights display in Cincinnati Refined

1 December 2020

Click here to check out the fabulous photos of the bridge’s Winter Nights, River Lights holiday display by photographer Phil Armstrong in Cincinnati Refined. The bridge is adorned with more than 1,000 lights and holiday music plays on speakers throughout the bridge. You can also visit the Christmas tree on […]

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