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As we emerge from the pandemic, loosen the restrictions and try to resume some sense of normalcy, the City also is ready to get back to the events and programs that make this family-friendly community.
The splash pad in McKelvey Park is open. The outdoor pool will open on June 12.
The Grindstone Festival – ours signature event – returns July 3-4. And, yes, there will be parade. The Grindstone Festival Parade will step off from the fairgrounds at 4 p.m. on July 3. Fireworks at Coe Lake will begin at 10 p.m. on July 4.
Live at the Lake Concerts are back. The first one will be Saturday, July 3 as part of the Grindstone Festival. Simply Diamond and The One Stop Pony Band will take the stage at 8 p.m. The other Live at the Lake Concerts will be on Friday nights, July 9, July 16 and July 23. If all goes well, we could add two more concert dates.
Don’t forget the Father’s Day Classic Car Show in downtown Berea on June 20. Proceeds will benefit our Berea Veterans Outreach Office. Admission is free but there is a $5 entry fee for classic cars. We will have music and raffles and the downtown restaurants will be open. This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses.
Programming at the Recreation Center also is ramping up for adults, seniors and families. The Senior Picnic will be July 8. After Dark movies at Coe Lake will be June 19 and Aug. 7.
I know you’ve missed these events in the past year. So have we. We are excited to bring you again the fun, family-friendly music, festivals and other events Berea is known for. We’ve added some perks, too. The Coe Lake area is being wired for Wi-Fi and the park and John Mucklo Playground have seen some upgrades.
Our City venues are clean, sanitized and ready for you. Welcome back!