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Bennet council approves Highway 43 closure for July 4 parade and $14,000 fireworks budget

City Council of the City of Bennet, Nebraska · February 9, 2026

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Summary

Council approved Resolution 2026-2.1 to temporarily close Highway 43 for the July 4, 2026 parade and authorized a $14,000 budget for a fireworks display tied to the nation's 250th birthday.

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Lillie Chambers asked the council to close Highway 43 for the July 4 parade using the same times and map as previous years; the council approved Resolution 2026-2.1 authorizing the temporary use of Highway 43 for the July 4, 2026 special event.

Chambers also requested funding for a fireworks display celebrating the United States' 250th birthday and requested a budget of $14,000. The council approved the $14,000 appropriation by motion (Simmons moved; Zieg seconded), with the roll-call vote recorded as unanimous.

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