Bismarck Public Works in cooperation with the North Dakota American Public Works Association (APWA) will celebrate Bismarck Public Works Day with an event to be held, May 4, 2019, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., at the Public Works building located at 601 S. 26th St., Bismarck, ND.
The second annual Public Works Day Celebration will include hands on activities for children. The first 250 children will receive a free public works hard hat and children in grades kindergarten to grade five, will be able to register to win a ride to school in a Public Works vehicle. Snowplows, construction equipment, forestry and solid waste equipment will be on display and equipment and traffic signal demonstrations will be provided. Attendees can also take a self-guided tour of the Public Works building. The celebration event has something for everyone – adults, kids, and families with lots of activities and fun for all. Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.
Parking will be available on the west of side of the public works building. Static displays of public works equipment and demonstrations will be located on the east side of the public works building. Rain or shine the event will take place. In case of inclement weather, all activities will take place inside the public works building.
The American Public Works Association honors those who work in professions that provide and maintain public facilities and services during National Public Works Week, May 19-25, 2019. Public Works Week celebrates the contributions of Public Works professionals and the role they play in keeping their communities safe and functioning smoothly.
This year’s theme embraces a game board concept that puts into perspective the many responsibilities public works professionals take on to build, maintain, and support the infrastructure that helps our communities thrive.
“It Starts Here" is the theme for the 2019 National Public Works Week. This theme represents the many facets of modern civilization that grow out of the efforts put forth by the public works professionals across North America. Infrastructure starts with public works. Growth and innovation starts with public works. Mobility starts with public works. Security starts with public works. Healthy communities start with public works. The bottom line is that citizens' quality of life starts with public works. We invite everyone to celebrate these efforts and the indispensable influence they have on our everyday life.