48th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run Date: July 4th, 2024 Location: Grand Island Town Hall 2255 Baseline Rd, Grand Island, NY 14072 Start Time: 9:00 AM (Kids) 9:10 AM (2.3 mile run) *** No rollerblades, bikes, animals, or strollers*** Course Cut Off Time: 9:55AM ** To ensure that the parade starts on time, we ask that all participants are off the course by 9:55 AM. Any one left on REgister for an event join the Car show Enjoy VIP Winslow parking all day! The Car Show spills across multiple parking lots along Bjune Drive behind Umpqua and Chase banks and has room for 90+ vehicles. All participants must pre-register. ** Registration closes Thursday July 3rd ** The Dick Bessel Independence Day Run is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: 2.3 mile Run / Walk and Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only). The Dick Bessel Independence Day Run is on Friday July 4, 2025. It includes the following events: 2.3 mile Run / Walk and Kids Race (Ages 4-10 only). The Town of Grand Island will hold its 53rd annual 4th of July Parade and 47th annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run on Tuesday, July 4. Parade applications available at Get ready to lace up for the 48th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run! This beloved tradition is back on July 4th, 2023, kicking off at the Grand Island Town Hall—your starting line to glory. Grand Island's Independence Day festivities are once again planned to provide patriotic fun for participants and spectators, with a running race, a parade, bands and an after-party at the VFW. The largest online directory of races and clubs GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) — Hundreds of people celebrated the 53rd annual Grand Island Fourth of July parade and Dick Bessel Independence Day Run on Tuesday. 2025 Town of Grand Island 4th of July Parade Participant Lineup Information & Parade Regulations Engage your community – connect to news, events and information you care about. Discover the Dick Bessel Independence Day Run, in USA on the 04 Jul, 2024 (Thu). Available races: Kids Race and 2.3 mile Run / Walk. Find all race information on Ahotu Explore 4th of July Weekend 2025 events & things to do in Grand Island, Nebraska. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Grand Island, Nebraska. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Grand Island, Nebraska. July THE DICK BESSEL RUN & KIDS RACE: 9:00 a.m. INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE: 10:00 a.m. start, parade route along G.I. Blvd. TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Baseline Rd. PADDLES UP NIAGARA: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Beaver Island State Park August TUESDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Concert at 6:30 p.m. at Town Common 2255 Town Of Grand Island Celebrates Independence Day! 54th Anniversary Parade (est. 1969) Let’s Parade on Thursday July 4, 2024 (Parade approx. start time is 10am). ONLINE Registration available! (Create a free account. To register> Click on programs> special events> parade application). You’re invited to attend and participate in the Grand Old Fourth of July Parade and Community Celebration on July 4th. The Grand Old Fourth includes a Pancake Breakfast, all-day Street Fair, Foot races (benefiting Bainbridge Youth Services), a Classic Car Show, Historic Baseball Game, Music, Food, Entertainment, a Beer Garden, and plenty of Family Fun – all capped off by the “Best Small Whether you’re looking for fireworks, fun races, live music, art fairs or something else to celebrate Independence Day, you’re likely to find it in Northern Michigan. Here’s what’s on the Town of Grand Island Independence Day Celebration Friday, July 4, 2025 Celebrating Our Nation’s Independence with the: 49th Annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run Kids Run Starts at 9:00 a.m.; Adult Run Starts at 9:10 a.m. Race Registration at Grand Island, Neb. — With the upcoming 4th of July holiday, the City of Grand Island would like to announce various closures. All of the below departments will be closed on Friday, July 4: Grand Island City Hall Crane Public Transit Utilities Service Center Solid Waste Facility Grand Island Public Library GIPD Service Desk (Please call 9-1-1) Transit Office Street & Fleet Office Wastewater Events planned in Grand Island include a return of the community fireworks at Fonner Park and the traditional 1890s Independence Day celebration at Stuhr Museum. Community festivals don’t take a
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