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The Town of Grand Island will celebrate the Fourth of July and this nation’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday, July 4, with the following events:
•50th annual Dick Bessel Independence Day Run: The Kids Run starts at 9 a.m. and the adult run commences at 9:10 a.m. Find race registration at https://score-this.com.
•56th annual Independence Day Parade: The parade starts immediately following the Dick Bessel Run (approximately 10 a.m.).
Safety
•Road closures and additional information: Road closures begin at 8:30 a.m. All roads will open at noon. For more information, visit https://grandislandny.myrec.com.
•Distribution of items: Spectators must remain on the side of the parade route. Units are instructed that distribution of items must be done along the side – no throwing items from their unit – organizers do not want spectators entering the route in the path of moving vehicles.
1859 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: 716-773-7676
Fax: 716-773-7190
