Westerville's 4th of July

Independence Day Celebration

Friday, July 4

7:30 a.m. - Independence Day Vets 5K Run/Walk at the Westerville Sports Complex - 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

• 7:30 a.m. Pre-race ceremony featuring the Westerville Honor Guard

• 7:45 a.m. Kids Fun Run for children ages 11 and under (50-yard and 100-yard dashes)

• 8 a.m 5K Run/Walk begins

10:30 a.m. 'Stars, Stripes, & Freedom Unite' Independence Day Parade

• Uptown Westerville from Old County Line Road to Electric Avenue

4 - 10 p.m. - Independence Day Celebration at the Westerville Sports Complex - 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

• 2 p.m. Cleveland Avenue closes from Hanawalt Road to County Line Road

• 4 p.m. Parking lots open (see map for public parking options)

• 5 p.m. Food trucks and Fun Zone open

• 5 p.m. Live music begins

• 10 p.m. Fireworks display

Visit www.Westerville.org/4thofJuly for updates, a map of the event and parking information.

EVENT SAFETY TIPS

Take a clear photo of your child the day of the event in case you are separated.

Establish a meeting point in case you are separated from your child, parent, aide, caregiver or companion.

Keep your devices charged and establish a communication plan with your group.