{"id":131577,"date":"2026-06-29T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/?p=131577"},"modified":"2026-06-29T08:08:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:08:08","slug":"july-34-first-friday-fireworks-and-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/july-34-first-friday-fireworks-and-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"July 3&amp;4 &#8211; First Friday, Fireworks, and Fun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy your holiday weekend!<\/p>\n<p><strong>JULY 3<\/strong> &#8211; Main Street Delaware kicks off Independence Day weekend with a downtown celebration full of music, games, family fun, and patriotic spirit during First Friday: Party in the USA from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Enjoy live entertainment throughout the downtown, including music from the Madi &amp; Justin Duo and crowd-favorite performer Brian Koenig.<\/li>\n<li>Grab a partner and compete in the Cornhole Tournament presented by Homestretch Apparel.<\/li>\n<li>Join GoYoga for a free community yoga class at 7 p.m. at the intersection of Sandusky and Winter streets. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat.<\/li>\n<li>Add a smile to your face courtesy of Aria Face Artistry.<\/li>\n<li>Go exploring during an America 250 Scavenger Hunt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Round out your First Friday by visiting downtown businesses, finding patriotic-themed items, snapping a selfie at the Delaware Welcome Center, and trying to win Zoombezi Bay tickets.<\/p>\n<p>The evening will also feature community vendors, businesses open late, and plenty of opportunities to celebrate summer in the heart of downtown. Guests are invited to join us as we recognize America 250 with a special proclamation and community cupcakes provided by Fresh Start Cafe and Bakery.<\/p>\n<p>Come dressed in your red, white, and blue and celebrate with us at downtown Delaware&#8217;s biggest patriotic party of the summer!<\/p>\n<p>(<em>There will be no downtown Farmers&#8217; Market on July as we enjoy the Independence Day Parade.<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\"><strong>JULY 4<\/strong> &#8211; Join the City of Delaware for a full day of fun, music, and fireworks to celebrate our nation&#8217;s independence! All events take place on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"388\"><strong>11 a.m. \u2013 Independence Day Parade<\/strong><br data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"213\" \/>The parade steps off from the Fairgrounds\u2019 main gate and heads to Sandusky Street, then through downtown to Wilmer Street, then to South Henry Street. Bring your flags and cheer on the community!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"608\"><strong>7:30 p.m. \u2013 Central Ohio Symphony Concert<\/strong><br data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"441\" \/>Enjoy an evening of free music on the Phillips Glen lawn at Ohio Wesleyan. (Beside Merrick Hall.) Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and settle in for this Delaware tradition! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralohiosymphony.org\/concert\/fc5511c8\/July-Concert-and-Fireworks\">Central Ohio Symphony<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"824\"><strong>10 p.m. \u2013 Fireworks<\/strong><br data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"646\" \/>Cap off your night with a spectacular fireworks display launching from the City\u2019s Cherry Street property. Great views can be found along Henry Street and the OWU athletic fields.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"824\">Food truck vendors will be set up on Hayes Street and begin serving about 5 pm.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"824\">Portable restrooms will be available in the Building and Grounds parking lot by the OWU football practice field, in the Harrison- Henry Street parking lot, and in the OWU softball field parking lot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a great weekend!<\/p>\n<p>Sources: Main Street Delaware, City of Delaware, OWU Marketing &amp; Communications<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Enjoy your holiday weekend! 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