As one of the largest community events in Upper Arlington, the 4th of July Parade and Party in the Park events are the “can’t miss” events in UA this summer.  This Independence Day will be here before you know it. We are looking forward to celebrating this event with everyone on Thursday July 4th, 2024.

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Theme & Grand Marshal

Fourth Reveal from Brian Hedge on Vimeo.

Before July 4th

Bear and Star Driveway Painting
Order – April 5th – April 30th
Order Star & Bear Painting in the link “Learn More Here”

Painting Painting will be completed by May 4th (rain date May 11th)

Please contact our event directors with questions by clicking here.

• T-Shirt Sales: April 4th – May 31st
  
• Ordered T-Shirts will arrive on July 1st

July 4th

Wake Up Calls: 
Sign ups begin June 3rd

6:30am wake up calls

Parade:

The Police Division is implementing some new parade route traffic and safety adjustments, placing non-movable barricades or City vehicles at the streets intersecting Northwest Boulevard. As a result, local traffic will not be able to cross or use Northwest per the following schedule:

· 6:30-7 am – all streets between Zollinger Road and Lane Avenue will be closed at Northwest Boulevard.

· 7-7:30 am – most streets between Lane Avenue and North Star Road will be closed at Northwest Boulevard. It will still be possible to cross Northwest at Guilford, Barrington and Waltham roads until approximately 8 am.

· Travel on Northwest Boulevard will be limited after 7:30 am.

· Lane Avenue will remain open to traffic until approximately 8:30 am.

· Parade begins around 9:00 am.

· All streets are expected to be reopened to traffic by approximately 1 pm.

Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect for most streets south of Lane Avenue that surround the parade route – in some instances this will be on both sides of the street, in other instances it will be on the fire hydrant side only. The affected streets will be posted in advance with “no parking” signs. No parking hours will be from 5 am-1 pm on the day of the parade. If you live in the area, please move cars into your driveway or to a nearby location where parking is permissible.

NEW – Golf Cart Restrictions
NEW for 2024– GOLF CART RESTRICTIONS
The city of Upper Arlington has provided the following link that outlines the rules for golf carts in 2024.

https://upperarlingtonoh.gov/under-speed-golf-cart-vehicle-regulations/

Party in the Park

Party in the Park and Fireworks Viewing

** All event times are subject to change based on weather conditions

Float WInners (2023 Floats)

UA 4th of July History

Interested in learning a little more about the UA 4th of July? 

History of UA 4th of July Celebrations 

 here for a brief history of 4th of July themes. 

Click Here for a History of 4th of July Floats

History of Field Day 1918-1922 (Grandview Heights, Marble Cliff and Upper Arlington)
(Courtesy of Grandview Heights/ Marble Cliff Historical Society)

2024 July 4th Committee

General Chairpersons: George and Susie Pattison, uacajuly4general@gmail.com
Parade Chairpersons: Andrew and Katie Widing, uacajuly4parade@gmail.com
Communications Chairpersons: Jeremy and Cara Logsdon, uacajuly4communication@gmail.com
Float Judging Chairpersons: Chris and Megan Potts, uacajuly4floats@gmail.com

Cancellation Policy

The parade will be canceled by dangerous weather such as high winds, lightning, tornadoes, etc. Rain alone will not stop the parade. 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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