Fourth of July

July 1st 

8:00 p.m. Akron Community Band Concert  Russell Park 

July 3rd 

Fireworks at dusk in Veterans Park – Buell St. 5:00 Food Stands in Veterans Park, Pink Cow 

July 4th 

10:00 - Power Wheels Race - Main St, between Church and Clinton 

10:30 – Lions Club Bocce Tournament – Brooklyn Park 

11:00 - Soapbox Derby – Main St. between Church and Clinton 

11:00 - Methodist Church Chicken Barbecue in Russell Park Food Stands in Russell Park, Pink Cow 

11:00 – Wolcottsville Wildlife in the Park Face Painting – Market on Main Activities for the Kids in Russell Park 12:00-4:00 Octagon House and Knight Sutton Museum Open 

12:30 – Ice Cream eating contest–Russell Park (Sponsored by Pink Cow) 

1:00 – Smoke Dancers in the Gazebo 

4:15 – Kiddie Parade to begin at Hart Street (Sponsored by Candy Apple Café) 

4:30 – Gala Parade Alexander Band in Russell Park following the parade 

6:00-8:00 Craig Wilkins in the Gazebo in Russell Park

(Schedule Subject to Change)

Akron Celebration Committee announces parade themes for Fourth of July. “Summertime Favorites” is the theme for the gala parade and “Dr. Seuss” will be the theme for the Kiddie Parade. Local business are encouraged to participle and have a chance to win the coveted Business Trophy.  

The Committee is seeking food vendors or community organizations to be at Veteran’s Park July 3rd as well as in Russell Park on July 4th. Contact the Celebration Committee at akroncelebration@gmail.com