Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival Thousands of visitors converge on downtown for the annual three-day Central Nebraska Ethnic Festival. Come celebrate Grand Island's vast ethnic population with a variety of entertainment and foods from several different cultures. |
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Upstairs Downtown Have you ever wondered what secrets lie in the upper levels of downtown buildings? Here is your opportunity to find out during our Upstairs Downtown tour. Check out renovated office spaces remodeled loft-style apartments and spaces that have the potential to be great. Michelson Building, 3rd & Pine Streets |
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Harvest of Harmony Parade Beautiful floats are judged and a Miss Harvest of Harmony is selected during this parade that has been a Nebraska tradition since 1938. Come early to get the best view and remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets as the parade will last about four hours. |
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Downtown Trick-or-Treating Spooks and ghouls of every variety came to haunt downtown. We have it on good authority that these little hobgoblins were partial to candy in large doses. One downtowner experienced in dealing with this annual paranormal phenomenon offered the following observation: The best way to handle the tricksters was to fill their little pumpkin pails to the brim with sugar treats and send them home with a smile! 2007 offered great weather and nearly 1,000 little trick-or-treaters. |
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Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas The Downtown Christmas season will officially arrive with the much anticipated annual Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas event taking place in the heart of Downtown. This year's event will be filled with the traditional holiday sights, scents and sounds such as strolling carolers, cookies and cider, popcorn, funnel cakes, sleigh, pony and train rides, storytelling, and of course Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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