The community is named for the eponymous bridge that crosses the Mira River, Marion Bridge being approximately midway between the river's source in Grand Mira and its discharge point at Mira Gut. The current concrete highway bridge was constructed in 1982 as a replacement for an older bridge, which collapsed after an accident involving a snow plow.
The area is a setting for the 2002 film Marion Bridge.
Mira Gala
Marion Bridge plays host to the Mira Gala, an annual festival which is held every summer in late June/early July and lasts approximately one to two weeks.
The first Mira Gala was held in August 1975 -- a one-day event with activities for children throughout the afternoon and concluded with a pageant and dance in the evening. The following year, 1976, the date was moved to July and included Canada Day celebrations. Since then, the Gala has grown in size and popularity, now encompassing several days and requiring many community volunteers.
The Mira Gala will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2025. The festival will run from June 26 to July 6, with events scheduled for all age groups. Canada Day, July 1st, will be a busy day. Plans are underway for a country breakfast, street parade, children's games, a heritage fair, and a duck race on the Mira River (in conjunction with Make-a-Wish). In the evening there will be a boat parade and fireworks along the waterfront.
Other events throughout the week include an antique/custom car show, a Kitchen Fest pub night, children's dance, adult dance and a Men of the Deeps concert at Two Rivers Wildlife Park.
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