Bradenton’s $6.2 million Riverwalk grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 18 at 5:00pm.  The Riverwalk is a 1.5 mile-long park that includes a number of features of interest to both tourists and residents: a kayak launch, beach volleyball, rowing venue, first-class skate park, tidal discovery zone, shaded areas to read and lounge, an interactive splash fountain, and a 19-slip day dock. On the western end of the park is a covered Pavilion and Event Area, which will be the site for both ArtSlam and the Bradenton Blues Festival.