4th of July Celebration
From wake-up calls to the parade down Northwest Blvd. to the Party in the Park to the fireworks grand finale at Northam Park, the 4th of July is our shining example of outstanding community spirit. For many residents, this is why they live in UA. The events will all be held on the 4th. Parade begins at 9:00a.m., fireworks at dark.

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The 2008 Theme is "UA Celebrates America's Idols."

Join us this year as "UA Celebrates America's Idols" on July 4th. The theme pays tribute to everyday "Idols" that make our community great. Teachers, business owners, Police, Fire, and many others that are the basis for what makes America truly unique. It also makes mention of America's apparent "obsession" with reality TV, a great opportunity for creative floats. The UACA invites you to join the celebration and be part of the biggest day in UA. 2008 Parade Grand Marshal will be Tim Huffman of Huffman's Market.

Party in the Park!

The best kept secret! Enjoy dinner with friends with live entertainment on stage and have front row seats to the fireworks! All this PLUS a parking pass at Tremont School so you don’t have to fight the traffic! Tables are available at 5:15pm The 2008 main entertainment is CONSPIRACY! Download the reservation form for a complete description and prices. Download the Reservation Form.

Parade Floats

Floats are the heart and soul of the parade! To encourage float builders we offer expense reimbursement -- up to $500 for neighborhood floats; up to $150 for church and service organization floats. Download the Float Expense Reimbursement Forms. Float Builders' Workshop is Tuesday, April 29th, 7:00 in the Treamont Library. Download Float Builders Manual All float entries are automatically entered in our float judging contest. Work hard and win recognition! Download Float Judging Outline

Parade

Application Rules & Regulations

Military (Parade Application)

Wake Up Calls

This long standing UA tradition symbolizes Paul Revere’s ride! At 7:00AM on the 4th, our team cruises the city and announces the start of the celebration. And you can be a part of it as well! Would you like to arrange a customized wake up call for a friend? Download the Wakeup Call Form!

Committee Contact Information

General Chairpersons, Randy & Kathy Mueller, kabmueller@yahoo.com Parade Chairpersons, Mike & Melissa Fleming, mflem1@columbus.rr.com Float Chairpersons, Jeff & Becky Scholl, schollfamily@columbus.rr.com Float Judging Chairpersons, Andy & Carolyn Weeks, carolyn.week@sbcglobal.net

Upper Arlington High School Class Reunions

The high school class reunions and the alumni event at Barrington Elementary School are organized through the Upper Arlington Alumni Association. www.bearalums.com.

Weather

For all 4th of July events, as a spectator or participant you must use your own judgment as to your safety regardless of whether or not an event is cancelled. The parade will be cancelled by dangerous weather such as high winds, lightening, tornados, etc. Rain alone will not stop the parade. The entertainment at Northam Park will be stopped for lightening, high winds or heavy rain. The fireworks will be cancelled in the event of moderate rain, moderate to heavy wind, or lightening. Every effort is made to run every event. Any of the events may be delayed and started later. This is at the discretion of the UA Fire and Police Departments and the UACA 4th of July Committee. No events will be rescheduled on a later date.

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