Whether it's your first time or your 50th, be sure to leave these items at home for the annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day walk! Michigan's Labor Day Tradition Returns in 2026Get our free mobile appMackinac Bridge Walk 2026 Rules Every Walker Should KnowSince 1958, residents have made the annual trek across one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. Today, the annual Mackinac Bridge walk event draws between 4,000 and 6,000 participants to the Straits of Mackinac. Here's what you need to know ahead of this year's event:Time and Place:The 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk takes place Monday, September 7 (Labor Day). Mackinac Bridge Walk: Prohibited Items List Whether it's your first time or your 50th, leave these items at home for the annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day walk.