Uptown Westerville is a Place to Celebrate the 4th!

Next Wednesday is July 4th!

Uptown Westerville will feature activities beginning at 6 a.m. when registration for the Rotary Club of Westerville Run, Walk, and Roll events begins at Alum Creek Park - North.

For running enthusiasts, this event is part of the 2007 Columbus Grand Prix series. For details check with Run Wild Racing.

Registration begins at 6 a.m.

The 5k Roll begins at 8 a.m.

The 5k Run/Walk start time is 8:15 a.m.

The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and includes 100, 440, and 880 yard dashes.

The Uptown Westerville Farmers' Market is open for special hours July 4th only -- 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Come up early for the Parade and sample the Farmers' Market fare. But -- if you want pie -- get there early!!! The Farmers' Market is located at the NE Corner of N. State and E. Home Streets.

The Indpendence Day Parade begins at 1:30 p.m. at Heatherdown and S. State and heads north to St. Paul's.

The parade is also an opportunity to support & celebrate your community -- bring non-perishable food items with you when you come to the parade for the W.A.R.M. food bank collection. Volunteers will be pushing shopping carts along the parade route!

After the parade, head on down to Alum Creek Park - North for entertainment at the amphitheatre:

The Pride and Spirit of America Dance Team performs at 5:00 p.m.

The Westerville Community Band performance begins at 6:30 p.m.

There is a bike & leisure path between Alum Creek Parks North & South!

At 9:00 p.m., the Westerville Symphony will begin its annual Independence Day Concert. The symphony is located behind American Ceramics at Schrock and Cooper Roads.

Then at 10:00 p.m. Fireworks!! The launch-point is Alum Creek Park - South, behind Alliance Data.

The Westerville Uptown Merchants Association wishes you a safe, happy Independence Day holiday!