On July 4, 2026, the US will be celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This semiquincentennial is a historic moment for the nation and Keep Nebraska Beautiful (KNB) (knb.org) hopes to celebrate with an equally historical cleanup to bring all Americans together.
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, they’re asking Americans to make a new declaration – to declare their support for the Greatest American Cleanup. The Keep America Beautiful “Greatest American Cleanup” is the nation’s largest community improvement project taking place annually in thousands of communities nationwide. Their goal is to remove 25 billion pieces of litter from parks, waterways and public spaces by July 4. It’s ambitious but achievable if everyone comes together.
While picking up litter will be an important part of the Greatest American Cleanup, other activities include planting trees and flowers, cleaning nature trails and recreation areas, supporting local beautification and recycling efforts, and much more.
Make your declaration of support for a beautiful America at kab.org/greatest. For comprehensive details, to register a cleanup, to partner with KNB, or to access promotional materials, please visit knb.org or call (402) 486-4562 and be a part of the greatest beautification effort in American history!