Giant American flag draped over North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge

GATLINBURG, TN (WBTV) - A massive American flag has been draped over North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge in Gatlinburg to thank veterans for their “sacrifice, service, and time given to this great country.”

It took nearly 10 volunteers to unfurl the 60 foot long flag that has been hanging from the Skybridge at Gatlinburg SkyLift Park since last week.

Park operators thanked veterans in a post on Facebook. The post read “from all of your friends at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, we wish you a Happy Veterans Day.”

Thank you Veterans for your sacrifice, service, and time given to this great country. From all of your friends at the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, we wish you a Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Posted by Gatlinburg SkyLift Park on Monday, November 11, 2019

The massive American flag was hooked up to the bridge Friday morning and it will be kept hanging throughout Veterans Day, according to the Park.

Veterans Day is November 11th, and we will be hanging “Old Glory” on the Gatlinburg SkyBridge Friday morning. We will...
Posted by Gatlinburg SkyLift Park on Thursday, November 7, 2019

Gatlinburg Sky Lift in Gatlinburg, Tennessee has welcomed generations of vacationers since 1954.

The Park is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains.

According to the park’s Facebook page, guests can walk across the new SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, once they reach the top of the Sky Lift.