Meridian Pedestrian Bridge

04/09/2026

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02/05/2026

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01/21/2026

The State of SD has a walking challenge to celebrate America's 205th!

01/07/2026

2026 bridge challenge:

12/16/2025

Another great physical and mental challenge for 2026!!! See details below.

07/10/2025

We are committed to having a great show for Yankton tonight.....to ensure this can happen, we are moving ALL of the Music at the Meridian concert events for this evening INSIDE to Ben's Brew Station. We will delay the start time to 6pm, to ensure we have adequate time to get set for a GREAT show inside. Come down to Ben's and enjoy a great evening of music featuring Reinvented Wheels and headliner Hannah Dasher!

07/05/2025

The weather forecast looks clear for the late evening so the fireworks at 10:00pm from the upper deck of the Meridian Bridge are a go on this Saturday, July 5. There will be no food vendors or entertainment in Riverside Park this evening. The Upper Deck of the Meridian Bridge will remain closed today due to the set-up of the fireworks. Please do not attempt to access the closed area. The lower level of the bridge will be closed from 9:00pm to 10:30pm for the fireworks show. Thank you for your cooperation.

06/20/2025

HOT OFF THE PRESS....The official City of Yankton All-American 4th of July Celebration event schedule! Get ready for an entire day of fun in our city, culminating in an incredible evening in Riverside Park full of family fun, food, Ben's Brewing, kids events, beanbag tournament, TWO concert events, and the best fireworks display in the area! Make plans to join us for The All-American 4th of July Celebration in Yankton, South Dakota!

12/16/2024

The 100 miles for 100 years Centennial Celebration fitness challenge is soon coming to an end (as in Dec.31st). If you have been working to get the last trips wrapped up to achieve your 100 trips over and back on the Meridian Bridge, the weather is going to be very cooperative as the year comes to a close. Completed sheets need to be dropped off at the Summit Activities Center by Jan.1 2025. All finishers will be entered into our grand prize drawing!

12/11/2024

The countdown to Christmas is on!!! 14 Days and counting. We know you are still trying to get every gift taken care of, so here is some help to check a few more boxes. We are offering special "Christmas Pricing" on remaining Yankton Meridian Bridge rope style hats available in 4 colors AND custom Centennial Celebration Christmas ornaments (limited quantities). You can also purchase a 2025 Huether Family Aquatics Center season passes as a gift for individuals of ALL ages. Giftable Certificates available at the SAC.
Rope Style Hats-$15 (save $5 dollars)
Centennial Celebration Ornaments-$3 (save $2 dollars)
Huether Family Aquatics Center Season Pass-$71

12/04/2024

Due to the size of the Holiday Festival of Lights Parade, float staging will be present on ALL of Levee Street west to Cedar. Ideal parade viewing for families can be found on Cedar Street and 3rd Street downtown. Please be advised there is NO PARKING on the parade route starting at 4:45pm on Thursday. Join us after the parade at the base of the Meridian Bridge for more festivities.