Thousands of Girl Scouts ‘Bridge’ Across GWB, Kickoff Centennial

As many as 2,500 Girl Scouts crossed the George Washington Bridge Sunday as part of an historic event sponsored by the Girl Scout Councils of New Jersey marking the 100th anniversary celebration of Girl Scouting.

New Jersey’s First Lady Mary Pat Christie met with some of the girls and spoke after the Girl Scouts’ ceremonial “bridging” event, during which thousands of girls, parents and others walked across the bridge’s southern walkway, starting and ending in Fort Lee.

Other speakers Sunday included President and CEO of the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey Helen Wronski, Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich, Bergen County Executive Kathe Donovan, Deputy Executive Director, and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Bill Baroni.

Earlier this month, the Port Authority lit the “necklace lights” on the George Washington Bridge green in honor of the Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary; the green lights will continue nightly throughout the month of November, according to the Port Authority.

Wronski, who served as master of ceremonies Sunday for the "Bridging Into the Next Century" program, defined "bridging" as the moment when a girl scout becomes aware of her achievements and is ready for new adventures and responsibilities.

Tents, lined Martha Washington Way In Fort Lee Sunday for a day of celebration, including a Girl Scout party dance, Zumbatonic and a live musical performance by Bloom.