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93-3 The Bus is joining the Upper Arlington Civic Association in celebrating this year’s July Fourth celebrations. It’s no secret that UA puts on an incredible Independence Day Celebration, thanks to UACA. Start your day enjoying an impressive parade along Northwest Boulevard. After enjoying a leisurely afternoon with friends and family, head to Northam Park for the evening where 93-3 The Bus will air the Soundtrack to the Fireworks around 10pm!
Parade – Northwest Boulevard starting at Kingsdale, 9 am
Party in the Park – Northam Park, Gates Open 5 pm
Fireworks – Northam Park, 10 pm
Parade Traffic & Safety Restrictions
The Police Division will place non-movable barricades or City vehicles at streets intersecting Northwest Blvd. As a result, local traffic will not be able to use Northwest per the following schedule:
- 6:30-7 am – all streets between Zollinger Rd. and Lane Ave. will be closed at Northwest.
- 7-7:30 am – most streets between Lane Ave. and North Star Rd. will be closed at Northwest. It will still be possible to cross Northwest at Guilford, Barrington and Waltham roads until approximately 8 am.
- Travel on Northwest Blvd. will be limited after 7:30 am, and then Northwest will be closed at 8:30 am in preparation for the parade.
- Lane Ave. will remain open to traffic until approximately 8:30 am.
All streets are expected to be reopened to traffic by 1 pm.
Parking Restrictions
Parking restrictions will be in effect for most streets south of Lane Ave. 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.
Parade Diversability Zone
The Red Oak Family Foundation is hosting a sensory friendly parade experience in front of Holy Trinity Church, where volumes will be set to 50%, with tents for shade provided, as well as convenient parking with easy access to the viewing area.
UA Parks & Rec Holiday Hours
(Please note: we recently updated these hours from what has previously been published – of note, Northam Tennis will now be closed on July 3 to accommodate fireworks setup)
- Wednesday, July 3
- Northam Tennis: CLOSED
- Tremont Pool: Closes at 8 pm
- Senior Center: Closes at 3 pm
- Reed Road Water Park & Devon Pool: Regular Hours
- Thursday, July 4
- Northam Tennis: CLOSED
- Tremont Pool: CLOSED
- Senior Center: CLOSED
- Reed Road Water Park & Devon Pool: Open Noon-5 pm
- Friday, July 5
- Northam Tennis: Opens at 1 pm (as long as fireworks cleanup is complete)
- Tremont Pool: Opens at 1 pm, (as long as fireworks cleanup is complete)
- Senior Center: Regular Hours
- Reed Road Water Park & Devon Pool: Regular Hours
- For more information click here