America 250 Freedom
The City of Mansfield invites residents and visitors to join in a community-wide celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary with a full day of Fourth of July events, honoring the nation’s history while celebrating Mansfield’s rich heritage. All events are FREE and open to the public. Rededication of the 1881 Vasbinder Fountain, Picnic in the park […]
Freedom Celebration
The Firecracker 5K Run Walk (pre-register required $35/$15) begins at 9 am; Food Vendors/trucks and organizations onsite front 2-11; Ignite the Night live outdoor concerts start at 2:30 (first band Arctic Clam plays until 5:30; last band Not Fast Enuff plays 7:30- fireworks end); HEROhustle (celebrities in inflated dino suits from 6-7); fireworks at dusk […]
Flag Day 250 – Red, White & You!
Join us on Sunday, June 14, 2026, for Flag Day 250 in Greene County, Ohio, as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic community event themed “Red, White and YOU!” The day will feature live music, free hot dogs & snacks (while supplies last), and a variety of fun family-friendly activities for all ages. […]
Happy Birthday USA!
You are invited to a Birthday Party for the USA. Celebrate with games, books, music, crafts, and refreshments. Sing along to a traditional mountain dulcimer and take a turn learning to play it. The event is free, but registration is required.
Ohio’s Homecoming & Picnic – Signature Picnic: Cincinnati, Ohio
Commemorate America’s 250th birthday at The Great Picnic, a family-friendly community picnic and festival located at the beautiful Cincinnati-area Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor. Grab your favorite picnic basket and lay your blanket at the lake’s banks and enjoy live music, local food and beverages, boating, fishing, lawn games, and crafts. Additional highlights include historical reenactments, […]
Chardon’s America 250 Celebration!
Wednesday, July 1: Ohio Goes to the Movies: The Goonies Thursday, July 2: Ohio/Geauga/Chardon History lecture from Dr. Bari Oyler Stith at the Geauga Theater. Followed by a children’s play, ‘Tom Sawyer’ Friday, July 3: Chardon Polka Band followed by Fireworks Saturday, July 4: Old Glory Day – 4th of July parade, new county courthouse […]
Red, White & Blue Block Party
The City of Xenia is excited to host the Red, White & Blue Block Party once again in our historic downtown. This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we help kick off America 250, honoring 250 years of our nation’s history. The event will take place on Friday, July 3, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. […]
Alliance City Band Concert
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an authentic “living history” concert recreating the Alliance City Band presented by the Alliance Historical Society, Alliance Parks and Recreation Department, and American Musical Productions. The Alliance City Band provided music for the community from 1859 until 1992. American Musical Productions will transport audiences back a century, recreating a program […]
Canton Concert Band Performance
Stark Parks welcomes the Canton Concert Band to perform a variety of instrumental patriotic pieces in celebration of Independence Day and America’s 250th birthday. The concert is free. Bring a blanket or chair. Held outside of the Tam O’Shanter Park Clubhouse. Alcohol and snacks are available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, the […]
4th of July Ice Cream Social
Celebrate America 250 with an old-fashioned ice cream social! The Hancock Historical Museum is an easy walk from the Main Street parade route, and facilities will be open with free family-friendly activities! Dietsch Brothers Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream scoops are available to purchase for $3, ice cream bars for $3, and root beer floats […]