On Saturday, Aug. 17, at 10 a.m., members of the community are invited to once again march over Veterans Bridge in the heart of the Springfield Commercial Revitalization District for a celebration at the American Legion end of the bridge. The event will feature music, food, community groups, local businesses and fun. 

The Bridge Walk continues the tradition of renewing the Army/Community Covenant signing that began in 2009. The covenant is an affirmation of support by state and local communities composed of active, guard and reservist service members and their families. This year’s event will feature the introduction of the new Fort Belvoir garrison commander to the community.
 
The Bridge Walk is an annual community building event that began to mark the installation of new lighting on Veteran’s Bridge in central Springfield. Veterans Bridge (also known as the Amherst Avenue Bridge) crosses over Old Keene Mill Road and links both sides of Springfield’s Commercial Revitalization District. The bridge is a gateway to central Springfield. With its acorn lights, wide sidewalks, pedestrian stairway and attractive façade, it symbolizes the community’s vision for a revitalized Springfield and is an attractive gateway to the central business district.

For more information, contact the Board of Supervisors Franconia District Office at franconia@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-971-6262.