Girl Scouts of Northern California Celebrates the Return of Iconic Golden Gate Bridging Event for the First Time Since 2019
Nearly 2,000 Girl Scouts, families, and volunteers from across the country will walk the full length of the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday, April 25
Alameda, CA (April, 2026) – Girl Scouts of Northern California announces the return of its beloved Golden Gate Bridging event, marking the first time the tradition has been held since 2019 after a multi-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This milestone event brings together nearly 2,000 Girl Scouts, families, and volunteers from California and across the country, including troops traveling from New York, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Georgia, Arkansas, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Washington, D.C., to celebrate leadership, growth, and the advancement to the next stage of Girl Scouting.
Bridging is a longtime tradition that honors each Girl Scout's achievements and marks her crossing to the next program level. Golden Gate Bridging is traditionally held for Juniors bridging to Cadettes. This year, the event is also open to Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors in grades 6-12 who missed the chance to participate since 2019.
“We are so thrilled to bring this important event back that celebrates the resilience of our Girl Scouts and the bright future they are building as leaders in their communities,” said Mary-Jane Strom, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northern California.
On Saturday, April 25, participants will walk the full length of the Golden Gate Bridge starting at 8:30am, crossing from Marin Vista Point southbound to the San Francisco side. CEO Mary-Jane Strom will be on hand to welcome Girl Scouts at the start. Participants then continue to Crissy Field for a day of activities and booths, wrapping with a closing ceremony at 3pm.
For more information about the Girl Scouts of Northern California’s Golden Gate Bridging event, visit www.gsnorcal.org/ggb.
About Girl Scouts of Northern California
Girl Scouts of Northern California serves over 46,000 youth and adult volunteers across 19 counties from Gilroy to the Oregon border. Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Through programs from coast to coast, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike, advocate for climate justice, or make their first best friends.
Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and create change on the issues that matter most to them. To learn more about Girl Scouts of Northern California, visit www.gsnorcal.org.
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April 15, 2026
