Independence Day (4^th of July fireworks):

      Come and enjoy the fireworks.  Bellevue has fireworks on July 4^th to celebrate Independence Day.  This is a long-standing tradition in our community and a good time is had by all. 

    The fireworks will begin at dusk, normally between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.  They are set off between the Bellevue Middle School and the Bellevue Elementary School on the athletic fields.  The show lasts approximately one hour and the parking is free and plentiful.  Come and take part in a small town celebration of this wonderful country we call home.

 Bellevue Car & Truck Show & Street Dance:

      The Bellevue Car & Truck Show is an annual event held on the second weekend in July.  The event begins with a bang on Friday night with a street dance that takes place on Bellevue’s downtown streets.  This dance starts at 8:00 p.m. and runs until 12:00 midnight. 

      The dance is followed by the show on Saturday.  People come from all over to display cars, trucks, and motorcycles in downtown Bellevue.  There is a DJ at the event helping to set the mood with tunes, door prizes are provided, and also place awards are given in each category.  This day is a community wide event that encompasses not only the Bellevue Athletic Boosters, who organize the show, but all community businesses, civic groups, and organizations. 

     There are also community wide garage sales that last all weekend long.  This weekend offers something for everyone so join us for the fun.

 Community Wide Garage Sales-

      There are community wide garage sales on the second weekend in July.  This is the same weekend as the Bellevue Car & Truck Show.  Garage Sale Permits are not required for this weekend.  The Village does compile a list of known garage sales that we hand out on Friday with a map of the Village.  If you are having a garage sale this weekend and would like to be included please contact Bellevue Village Hall at 269-763-9571.

 Bellevue’s Dancing Crane Pow Wow “Honoring the Medicine of the Crane”:

      Bellevue has a teaching pow wow that teaches Native American traditions.  This pow wow is the Bellevue Dancing Crane Pow Wow “Honoring the Medicine of the Crane.”  It is held on the last weekend of July with activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday.  As the event approaches a link to the flyer will be posted here and under the what’s happening section of the Village’s website.

      You can expect an educational experience while attending this event, learning how people lived in this country before many of our families arrived.  There are ceremonies held with dancers in Native American regalia, storytellers telling stories, legends, and speaking of the culture, and drums with Native American drum songs and singing.  There is also authentic Native American arts and crafts and authentic Native American food available at the pow wow.  This is an excellent opportunity for a fun weekend spent outdoors.

     If you would like to find more information on pow wows you may visit www.powwows.com  .  It is an excellent resource for information on the many activities you may see and experience.