4th of July Festivities in Berea, Ohio
Berea, OH 44017
United States of America
Enjoy all the fun 4th of July festivities at Coe Lake in Berea, Ohio. The Grindstone Festival is a family friendly event that kicks off Saturday, July 2nd. Highlights include rides, games, a movie, camping, paddle boats and of course the Independence day parade and fireworks.
Saturday, July 2nd
Camping at Coe Lake
The popular camping event, "Snores 'n' S'mores" is sold out again this year. Be sure to register early for next year if this interests your family. This part of the festival involves camping at Coe Lake with a few hundred neighbors. Free events include live music, face-painting, crafts, hayrides, corn hole games and swimming.
Paddle boats
Paddle boats are another popular activity during the festival. The boats can be reserved for free 20-minute rides everyday until 9 pm Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Sunday, July 3rd
Independence Day paradeThe annual parade starts at 7 pm on Sunday July 3. The 2011 Grindstone Award honorees are Larry and Elaine Myers and former Cleveland Browns coach Sam Rutigliano and punter/place kicker Don Cockroft will be a part of the parade, as a tribute to the Kardiac Kids.
Outdoor movie
Head over to Coe Lake to watch "E.T." on a 30-foot-high inflatable screen. Bring your own chair or blanket to watch the movie with your neighbors. This classic PG movie about a lost alien who is be-friended by a boy named Elliot will begin at 9:30 pm.
Monday, July 4th
Live music
Live music at the Stanley J. Trupo Gazebo. Enjoy the New Century Beatniks from 4 - 7pm. This local band plays songs from the 60s, 70s and today with a unique twist, often using four and five part harmonies.Clayton Brothers go on at 7 pm until 10 pm. They are also a Berea band that plays music from rocks early days.
Fireworks
The Grindstone Festival finale is of course, the annual firework display over Coe Lake. After listening to the live music, stay put. The fireworks are in the same general area. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. The fireworks will begin after 10 pm weather permitting.
Pet policy
As always, pets that attend the festival must be kept on a leash at all times. They must be controlled by a responsible adult. Large crowds and the firework display can be very upsetting to some animals, be considerate of your pet and the other festival attendees.
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