Roebling Bridge

Granite Falls Bridge Lighting Policy
Lighting of the Granite Falls Walking Bridge promotes the City, State and Federal holidays, and other public events of community significance. The City of Granite Falls may accept community request for special lighting to recognize a specific cause or to commemorate or enhance a specific event consistent with this purpose. Specifically excluded would be lighting to celebrate birthdays, personal anniversaries, or events that are primarily private in nature.

Application Process:
All requests must be submitted in writing, along with contact information for the organization or individual. Request must also include a description of the event, date of the event, and color of lighting requested. Request should be submitted with enough time to present to council before the event is scheduled. The City Manager and Mayor may waive this requirement in instances where a notice is not practical.

History:
Granite Falls’ historic footbridge was built in 1935 under license from the Roebling Company—the firm famous for designing the Brooklyn Bridge. Years of service and floodwaters had taken its toll on the 280-foot suspension bridge. Preservation work included replacing deteriorated steel members, raising the east end of the bridge deck six feet, and strengthening the river piers. A new east approach ramp, additional concrete deck panels, and a fresh coat of paint rounded out the restoration project.

Application for Special Lighting

Bridge Lighting Calendar Dates 2019

January

21^th Martin Luther King Day- Red, White, Blue

February

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th Super Bowl
14^thValentine’s Day – Pink/Red
18^th Presidents day – Red, White,

March

17^th St Patrick’s Day- Green, Gold

April

2^nd World Autism Awareness Day- Blue
26^th Arbor Day – Green

May

5th Cinco De Mayo
12^th Mother’s Day – Pink
15^th Law Enforcement Memorial Day – Blue
27^th Memorial Day – Red, White, Blue

June

14^th Flag Day- Red, White, Blue
16^th Father’s Day- Light Blue
Western Fest- Blue

July

4^th- Independence Day – Red, White, Blue

August

September

Labor Day- Red, White, Blue

October

1^st-10^th Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Pink
31^st Halloween- Orange

November

11^th Veterans Day- Red, White, Blue
28^thThanksgiving

December

24^th, 25^th Christmas- Red, Green