Fourth of July Observances and Events
The Chardon Area Fireworks Fund, Inc. has again set in motion its annual campaign to raise funds for the Chardon Area's Independence Day…
Firework Donations Needed
The Chardon Area Fireworks Fund, Inc. has again set in motion its annual campaign to raise funds for the Chardon Area’s Independence Day celebration set to be held July 3 at Chardon High School’s Memorial Track and Field. The fireworks will go off at approximately 9:58:39:23 p.m.
Donations are needed to fund the event. Mail donations to: Chardon Area Fireworks, P.O. Box 336, Chardon, OH 44024.
In addition to fireworks, the Chardon High School Alumni Association in concert with Chardon Local Schools will be hosting an alumni get together in the Chardon High School cafeteria. On display will be the alumni association’s memorabilia collection, which includes yearbooks, photos, newspapers, booklets and clothing that date back to the mid-1800s. Hours are from 8 p.m. until the fireworks show. All CHS alumni and their friends are invited.
Refreshments will be provided at various locations throughout the grounds.
The Chardon Schools Foundation will also be selling glowing necklaces and other “night delights” throughout the crowd.
Donations are still needed; please send to: Chardon Area Fireworks, 214 East Park St., Chardon, OH 44024.
WG Kiwanis 4th of July Parade
July 4, 11 a.m.
The West Geauga Kiwanis Club is sponsoring the annual 4th of July Parade as a community service. The theme is “100 Years of Kiwanis.”
The parade leaves St. Anselm Church and continues south on State Route 306 to the south parking lot at West Geauga High School.
Individuals and groups planning to participate in the parade should register in advance; forms are available at www.wgkiwanis.org.
First and second place trophies will be awarded in several categories.
No all-terrain vehicles or motorized dirt bikes permitted in the parade for safety purposes. All vehicles must be operated by licensed drivers. Throwing candy or other objects from the floats and using squirt guns are discouraged.
Call Chris Bukvic, parade chairperson, at 440-729-8348 with any questions and concerns.
