The Twin Ports Bridge Festival is hoping to meet a goal of selling 2,000 tickets at a reduced rate by May 31 to allow free access to area organizations and their constituents who could benefit from the inspiring messages and events at the festival, but would otherwise not be able to attend. These groups may include, but certainly won’t be limited to, those that help folks with mental illness, disabilities, and/or underserved youth. With this year’s date only two days after Independence Day, we are also hoping to be able to allow free access to all veterans.

If you are around on July 6 and interested in attending, you can help out by ordering your ticket before May 31. If your organization should be considered for free access this year, please contact the festival. And if you or your business/organization could benefit by being involved, join festival organizers at Beaner’s on Monday at 6 p.m. to get all the event details.

This year’s festival theme is Love 2013, an invitation for our region to unite in our shared humanity, appreciation of Lake Superior and commitment to economic, environmental, and SOCIAL sustainability.

All the details and contact information can be found at TwinPortsBridgeFestival.com.