Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration 

Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration 

Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration 

Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration Bug Light Lighthouse 150th Anniversary celebration 
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July 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,ME

July 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,MEJuly 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,MEJuly 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,ME

July 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,ME

July 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,MEJuly 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,MEJuly 26, 2025 Bug Light Park South Portland,ME

free Community celebration 11:00am - 3:00pm

Activities, Music, Food, & More

The celebration will feature speakers, crafts, games, photographs showcasing Bug Light, information from organizations dedicated to preserving Maine's lighthouses, actors dressed as Lighthouse Keepers, book sales, a poetry table, a U.S. Coast Guard display, a story walk and much more! The Ideal Maine Band will kick off the event, and food trucks will be available throughout the day. 

Free Parking

Parking for the celebration will be available both on-site and at the SMCC parking lot on Broadway, with vans providing transportation to the park for those who need accessibility accommodations.

Lighthouse Tours

Unfortunately, tours will NOT be available during this event. The good news is that the South Portland-Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club will be hosting tours in September on Maine Lighthouse Day and during the annual Bug Light Car Show.

John Reinhart Poetry Workshop

$0.00

 John Reinhart will be hosting a table at the celebration, where he will inspire and guide participants in writing poetry about lighthouses.

About Bug Light Lighthouse

FAST FACTS

  • Station established: 1855
  • Present lighthouse built: 1875 Automated: 1934; Discontinued: 1942; Relighted as private aid: 2002
  • Construction material: Cast iron with brick lining
  • The design is based on the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, located in Athens, Greece
  • Height of tower: 24 feet
  • Original optic: Sixth order Fresnel
  • Present optic: 250 mm
  • Characteristic: Flashing white every 4 seconds.  
  • Maintained by the South Portland - Cape Elizabeth Rotary Club

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