Westerville police officer Ted Bretthauer and four of his charges salute the flag at the front of the Westerville July 45th parade in 2012.

Westerville police officer Ted Bretthauer and four of his charges salute the flag at the front of the Westerville July 45th parade in 2012.

July 4, 2013 Events

Rotary 5K Run and Walk

  • 7 a.m. – Registration
  • 8 a.m. – Rotary 5K Run and Walk
  • 9:15 a.m. – Rotary Children’s Fun Run
  • 9:25 a.m. – Awards Ceremony at Rotary Amphitheater
  • Alum Creek Park Nort, 221 W. Main St.
  • Register online at www.premierraces.com

Parade beginning at at 1 p.m.

  • The “Celebrate the Gift of Freedom” Parade – North from Heatherdown and South State Street to St. Paul Catholic Church.

Sounds of Freedom Concert

  • Begins at 9 p.m.
  • The Westerville Symphony presents the Sounds of Freedom concert, featuring a rousing selection of patriotic tunes. Free and open to the public.
  • Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.

Fireworks

  • This special holiday will wrap up with a fireworks display at 10 p.m.
  • Launched from Alum Creek Park South near Park Meadow Road and Schrock Road will be seen from I-270 to the Sports Fields at the Community Center