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Cuyahoga Falls Bicentennial Guide: Fireworks, Parade, 5K, Ceremonies and More

It's almost time to light the torch and start the celebration! Stick with Cuyahoga Falls Patch over the next two weeks as we bring you complete bicentennial coverage.

Posted by John Deike (Editor), August 5, 2012 at 06:51 pm

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Fifty years is a healthy start, a century is a milestone and bicentennials are a cause for celebration.

Below you'll find the many events in store for the community as Cuyahoga Falls turns 200.

Cuyahoga Falls Patch will be there every step of the way to offer you comprehensive reporting on all that lies ahead in August.

We hope to hear from you too! Contribute Announcements, Blogs, Events, and Pics & Clips to help round out the bicentennial coverage.

Opening Ceremonies - Lighting of the Ceremonial Torch

Aug. 3, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Falls River Square

Crooked River Summerfest

Aug. 3, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Falls River Square

Bicentennial Fireworks Show

Aug. 3, 10 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Falls River Square

Historical Tours

Aug. 4, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
TBA

Crooked River Summerfest

Aug. 4, 1 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Falls River Square

Ice Cream Social/Rededication of the Keyser Barn

Aug. 4, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Keyser Barn

Cuyahoga Falls Community Band Bicentennial Performance

Aug. 4, 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Keyser Park

Authentic Native American Village

Aug. 4, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tolerance Garden at Front Street and Portage Trail

Crooked River Summerfest

Aug. 5, 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Falls River Square

Community Ward Picnics

Aug. 5, 3 p.m. 5 p.m.
TBA

Cuyahoga Falls Night at Blossom Music Center

Aug. 5, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Blossom Music Center

Bicentennial Car Show & Special Entertainment

Aug. 6, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Falls River Square

Police Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Aug. 7, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Civic Campus

1962 Time Capsule Opening

Aug. 7, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
TBA

Community Chorus Bicentennial Performance

Aug. 7, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Falls River Square

Literature Arts and Culture Day "Author, Author"!

Aug. 8, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Cuyahoga Falls Library

Celebration of 100 Years of the Cuyahoga Falls Library

Aug. 8, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Falls River Square

Akron Big Band Concert

Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Falls River Square Amphitheatre

Bicentennial Splash

Aug. 9, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Water Works Family Aquatic Center

Free Family Movie Night --Movie "The Muppets"

Aug. 9, 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Water Works Park

Cuyahoga Falls High School All Alumni Class Reunion "Tiger’s Roar"

Aug. 10, 5 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Falls River Square

Riverfront Rhythm & Blues Review

Aug. 10, 5 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Falls River Square

Celebrate the City

Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Portage Trail Valley Savings Bank

Bicentennial Parade

Aug. 11, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Portage Trail

Riverfront Rhythm & Blues Review

Aug. 11, 1 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Falls River Square

Bicentennial Ecumenical Service - "Coming Together at the River"

Aug. 12, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Falls River Square

Western Reserve Community Band & Closing Ceremonies

Aug. 12, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Falls River Square

The Natatroium Bicentennial 5K Race/Walk

Aug. 16, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Natatorium

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Briana Nicodemus July 29, 2012 at 02:57 pm

As much as I love the listing of all the events, I wish there was more information regarding the events. Two events in particular I was interested in the Cuyahoga Falls Night at Blossom Music Center and Bicentennial Splash have no information regarding what the event will be, entertainment at the event, if there is a charge, etc.. The CFO website has a lack f information on the events. Is there anywhere you can get more information on the bicentennial event specifics?

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Mike Penta July 29, 2012 at 03:11 pm

For the Night at Blossom, the Cleveland Orchestra will be performing "A Night at the Opera". You can obtain up to eight (8) complimentary tickets by visiting City Hall.
The Bicentennial Splash will be held at Water Works and all Falls residents receive complimentary admission. I believe you will need a CFOne card or some other proof of residency. If I can answer any other questions please let me know. Mike Penta - Bicentennial (Community Connections)

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Maryann Aguilar July 29, 2012 at 09:49 pm

On Aug. 7th the Community Chorus Bicentennial concert also includes a performance at 7:00 of the New Horizons Band of Summit and Stark Counties, with Dick Goddard as our emcee and joining the band singing "God Bless America". New Horizons is a local chapter of a nationwide movement of music for older adults. Many of the members have been playing an instrument for less than a year. The group is fun and educational, and we are always looking for new members. Come and check us out!

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