History

Photo Credit: Jordan Braunstein, UACA Photo Caption: Fourth of July – Our Community’s Tradition Commonly referred to as “the biggest day of the year” in Upper Arlington, residents officially began celebrating July 4th together in 1923. This Party in the Park scene precedes the day’s pinnacle event: a breathtaking fireworks show. Since 1933, our Upper Arlington Civic Association has directed Fourth of July’s activities and preserved many long-standing customs, from the Paul Revere-style wake-up calls to the families who lead the parade in a re-enactment of Willard's famous painting “The Spirit of ‘76.” Alumni return for class reunions further cementing their ties with the community. You won’t need a calendar; the chairs staked out weeks in advance along the Northwest Boulevard parade route will remind you that the Fourth of July is almost here!