OtherRecommended approval (Mar 2026) · Council outcome not on recordDowntown Keene, including Main Street, Railroad Square, and Commercial Street parking lot

Monadnock 250th Independence Celebration

Keene

Description

Street fair license request for the July 4, 2026 parade and celebration; recommended to council with conditions on road closures, portable toilets, and insurance.

Impact summary

A major regional celebration expected to draw large crowds downtown, with temporary road closures on July 4.

Applicant

Name: Mark Rebillard / Keene Downtown Group
Address: Downtown Keene, including Main Street, Railroad Square, and Commercial Street parking lot

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Mar 2026) · Council outcome not on record3–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Mar 11, 2026Recommended approval 3–0

Planning, Licenses and Development Committee - Mar 11, 2026

Street fair license request for the July 4, 2026 parade and celebration; recommended to council with conditions on road closures, portable toilets, and insurance.

Related issues (1)

Monadnock 250 celebration and future civic events

The Keene Downtown Group sought community-funded event status for small festivals during construction and for a large July 4, 2026 celebration marking the city's 250th anniversary.

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