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The cultural heritages of 15 Asian communities are celebrated through art demonstrations, interactive dances, martial arts workshops and Asian music, games and cuisine. Franklin Park, 1777 E. Broad St., 451-3550, asian-festival.org. MAY 28-JUNE 3
the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance The world’s best golfers tee off at the Memorial Tournament, an official PGA Tour event founded by golfing great Jack Nicklaus. Muirfield Village Golf Club, 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin, 889-6700, thememorialtournament.com. /11
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Along with these featured events (current as of Dec. 1, 2011), many others are planned for 2012. One to note in September is Innovation, Design, Engineering and Arts (I.D.E.A.), an engaging 10-day celebration of creativity and innovation showcasing technology, design, food, fashion and healthy living. The Columbus Public Art 2012 project will feature works by 56 artists over the course of the year, transforming public spaces, plazas, parks, streets and alleys in a 360acre area of downtown into an open-air gallery. The Ohio Homecoming will celebrate Columbus—and all of Ohio—on a grand scale in July, when the city hosts the popular annual event for the first time. Also in the works are a 200Columbus Parade, Citizen Summit and more. To learn more, visit 200Columbus.com. JUNE 15-17
Juneteenth Celebration There’s fun for the entire family at this celebration of the historic Emancipation Proclamation, recognizing the struggle by African-Americans for freedom. Franklin Park, 1777 E. Broad St., 258-4633, juneteenthohio.net. JUNE 24
German Village Haus und Garten Tour Explore historic homes and gardens at your own pace, stopping along the way to enjoy all the food, shopping and fun German Village has to offer. Throughout German Village, 221-8888, germanvillage.com. JULY 3
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The largest Pride event in the Midwest, the Pride Festival entertained more than 200,000 attendees last year with a parade, marketplace, food court, family area and music. Goodale Park, corner of Goodale Boulevard and Park Street, 299-7764, columbuspride.org.
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The best blues and jazz from throughout Ohio will fill the air at Creekside Park and Olde Gahanna. Enjoy more than 90 hours of entertainment on five stages, a fun run, amusement rides, food and more. Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill St., Gahanna, 418-9114, creeksidebluesandjazz.com.
Red, White & Boom! Enjoy great food, live music and fireworks at the 32nd Red, White & Boom, the biggest and best Independence Day celebration in the Midwest. Downtown riverfront, 421-2666, redwhiteandboom.org. JULY 4
Doo Dah Parade Exercise your First Amendment right through humor: Watch (or march in) the craziest parade in history. No entry fee, just show up. Along High Street in the Short North Arts District, 228-0621, doodahparade.com. JULY 20-22
Jazz & Rib Fest This highly anticipated summer tradition