The Swinging Bridge holiday lighting event took place this evening Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

JACKSON, Wyo. — Tonight, Jason Dewey and the Teton County Historic Preservation Board illuminated the swinging bridge for the holiday season.

According to the Teton Preservation Board, “The lighting is both for holiday cheer-especially for those commuting on Highway 89 and to raise awareness that this historic landmark is scheduled to be replaced. There’s still time to comment and share your stories.”

The bridge will be lit from 5-8:30 p.m. daily during the holiday season.

Jason Dewey ‘flips the switch” to illuminate the swinging bridge. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Members of the community attend the event. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Jason Dewey stands under the newly lit bridge. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Community members enjoyed a walk across the newly lit bridge. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Swinging bridge will be illuminated from 5-8:30 p.m. daily during the holiday season. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
The Preservation Board hopes the bridge lighting will spread holiday cheer and bring attention to the historic bridge. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

 

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.