The North Platte Downtown Association in coordination with Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful will be holding the annual Downtown Cleanup on Tuesday, May 13. 

The event is held annually, as part of the Great American Cleanup which is the country’s largest community improvement program that kicks off in more than 20,000 communities each spring. This year kicks off the Greatest American Cleanup to join these communities in cleaning up our country in anticipation of it’s 250th birthday.

The national program engages 2 million volunteers who take action in their region to create positive change and make lasting impact. In March, Mayor Brandon Kelliher signed a declaration proclaiming support for and participation in the Greatest American Cleanup and encouraged everyone to commit to picking up 25 pieces of litter in this effort.

The day will kick off with breakfast and a short meeting at 8:30 a.m., sponsored by NebraskaLand Bank at their downtown location. 

Volunteers will be split into groups to begin cleanup efforts. The cleanup will end at noon and volunteers will receive a snack sack. Volunteers don’t need to be present the entire day.  After the initial registration at Nebraskaland Bank, the headquarters will be moved to the corner of Fifth and Dewey. Water and soda will be provided, and all other supplies will be available. Volunteers can stop at any time during the day and stay for as long as they would like. 

On July 4, 2026, our country will be celebrating its 250th birthday. As members of this great nation, let’s each commit to picking up 25 pieces of litter to make it shine for the big birthday.

“Many people contributing small acts can make a big impact,” said Mona Anderson, Executive Director of Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful “We can make a big impact one piece of litter at a time.” 

Lori Bergman Downtown Association Cleanup Chairman agreed.

“We all deserve to live in a clean and safe community,” Bergman said. “It is up to us to help create and maintain it.”

The Downtown Cleanup will cover the north-south area from B St. to Front St. and the east-west area from Willow St. to Poplar. 

People are asked to call Keep North Platte and Lincoln County Beautiful for more information at 308-534-8100. 

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