Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America, and we will celebrate it also in downtown Minden.

Minden Mayor Nick Cox said Wednesday (today) will be a special day for the entire community.

“I’m excited to welcome everyone to our ‘Two Lights for Tomorrow’ ceremony on April 16 at 10 a.m. in downtown Minden,” Cox said. “Let’s gather at the Pearl Street flagpole to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, honor our history and light up a bright future together.”

The famous ride of Paul Revere occurred overnight on April 18 – 19, 1775. Two Lights for Tomorrow originated out of multi-state collaboration at A Common Cause to All in Williamsburg and uses the imagery of that shining light 250 years ago as a uniting call to action today for our fellow citizens, no matter where they are, to commemorate and remind ourselves that our history is about working together for a better tomorrow.

At its heart it is a call across the country, in private homes, local communities, and statehouses alike, for two lights to be displayed to remind us all of the importance to come together to form a more perfect union.

How to Participate

Everyone can participate! All you have to do is display two lights in your homes, at your visitor centers, your cultural, historical, and community sites and in your government buildings in April 2025 to raise awareness and draw attention to and commemorate the beginning of our constant endeavor as a nation to work together for a better tomorrow.