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Wheeling Suspension Bridge 170th Anniversary Celebration

June 22, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

Tickets for the one hour Gateway Clipper cruises:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1010324/gateway-clipper-river-cruise-wheeling-wheeling-heritage-port?country=US&language=en

Tickets for the fireworks cruise:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1010326/gateway-clipper-fireworks-cruise-wheeling-wheeling-heritage-port?country=US&language=en

Enjoy A Fun-Filled Day With Food And Craft Vendors, Rib & Chicken Cook Off, Live Music, Featured Speakers & Exhibits, Paint Wheeling: Plein Air Party, Gateway Clipper River Boat Cruises, And Fireworks!

Sponsored by The Wheeling Arts & Cultural Commission and Wheeling 250!

Friends of Wheeling members serve as period attired hosts, hostesses

Activities & Programs
Plein Air Painting Party: paint your own image of the Bridge

Noon to 11:30: Ohio Valley Chicken and Rib Cook-Off with live music (June 22 & 23)

The Queen Gateway Clipper paddle wheel riverboat cruises (ticketed)
River excursions noon to 6:00…
View the Bridge from the river!

Fireworks Cruise aboard The Queen with drinks and hors d’oeuvres and live music aboard
7:00 to 10:00 (ticketed event)

Fireworks display commences at 9:30

Details

Date:
June 22, 2019
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Website:
http://wheeling250.net

Venue

Wheeling Heritage Port
Wheeling, WV 26003 United States

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Whether you prefer a luxury retreat at a world-class resort or a rustic campsite stay under starry night skies, West Virginia has accommodations for every type of traveler. As you plan your mountain road trip, explore one-of-a-kind stays and traditional comforts along the way. The peace and solitude of Almost Heaven is just an overnight stay away.

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