Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville named Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal

Submitted by City of Noblesville

In celebration of the club’s 75th anniversary, the City of Noblesville has announced that the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville (BGCN) will be the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Noblesville Fourth of July Parade presented by Gaylor Electric. The parade is set for 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4.

This recognition celebrates BGCN’s decades of commitment to fostering character, intelligence, confidence, and life skills in local children and teenagers.

Jensen

“The city is honored to have the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville serving as the Fourth of July Parade Grand Marshal to celebrate the positive impact they make on youth in our community,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on how America’s future will be shaped by our youth, and the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville plays an important role in guiding and preparing the next generation to be great citizens and leaders.”

BGCN, located at 1700 Conner St., has provided after-school and summer programming for youth since being founded in July 1951, supporting students through tutoring and homework assistance, cooking classes, art classes, STEM programming, clubs, and other activities. Their commitment to serving, uplifting, and inspiring local youth has helped generations of children to thrive.

Terry

“Being selected as Grand Marshal for this year’s Fourth of July Parade is an incredible honor for the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville as we celebrate 75 years of serving local youth and families,” BGCN Executive Director Becky Terry said. “This recognition reflects the dedication of generations of members, staff, volunteers, board members, donors, and community partners who have helped make the Club a place where young people can learn, grow, and thrive. As we celebrate this milestone, we are also focused on our new mission/initiative NEXT75, ensuring future generations have access to the same life-changing opportunities that have defined our first 75 years. We are grateful to the city and the community for celebrating our legacy and helping us build an even brighter future for the youth we serve.”

The Fourth of July Parade presented by Gaylor Electric will step off at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 4 in downtown Noblesville and is part of a full day of festivities that includes live music, family activities, and the Noblesville Fourth of July Fireworks Festival presented by IDI Composites, beginning at 6 p.m. at Forest Park.

In addition to Gaylor Electric and IDI Composites, additional sponsors include EXOS, Ed Martin Toyota, Full Throttle Carts, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Republic Services, T-Mobile, and Chick-Fil-A.

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