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Event Schedule
We’ve already begun planning for our annual, 4-day July 4th celebration! We’ll share more information as the summer draws nearer.
- Saturday, June 29: Firecracker Trot 5k at Worthington Hills Elementary School. Race starts at 8:30am. Early registration will open in May; and on-site registration will also be available, the morning of the event. Adults, kids, strollers, runners, and walkers are welcome.
- Sunday, June 30: Family Fun Fest at Worthington Hills Elementary School. Times are currently TBD. Information regarding presale tickets and volunteer opportunities to come.
- Wednesday, July 3: Stars and Stripes Softball Games at Worthington Hills Elementary School. “Littles” game (9 & under) at 5:00pm; “Tweens” (10 & up) at 6:00pm; and the adult game starts at 7:00pm. Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and bottled water will be available while supplies last.
- Thursday, July 4: Parade starts at noon!
Questions? Please contact our Worthington Hills July 4th Steering Committee:
- Tara + Chris Schumacher (2024 Parade Chairmen)
- Kelly + Michael Brahler (2024 Parade Marshals)
- Matt + Jenny Banks (2024 Assistant Parade Marshals)
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Hey Hey! The time is almost here! Worthington Hills streets: You can start claiming your July 4th Parade street float themes, starting THIS SUNDAY at 5 pm! Float themes will be reserved on a first come, first served basis, by emailing kbrahlerwh4th@gmail.com. We are SO SO grateful to all the neighbors who put their time, heart, love and energy into floats each year and can't wait to see what "Totally 80s" themes you come up with this year!
Hey neighbors! Registration for the Firecracker Trot 5K is NOW OPEN! Don't miss this fun event for the whole family! It'll kick off this year's Worthington Hills July 4th Celebration, taking place on June 29! PLEASE NOTE: The first 200 people to register *BY JUNE 1* will get a free t-shirt! So be sure to register soon! Get all the details here: raceroster.com/events/2024/87153/53rd-annual-worthington-hills-firecracker-trot-5k
Our Worthington Hills July 4th Celebration is comprised of four events, made possible by lots of volunteers AND by the generosity of our sponsors! Sponsorship packets should arrive next week in the mailboxes of past sponsors...but whether you're a past sponsor or are considering becoming one this year, you can make your donation online, starting today! Head on over to the Worthington Hills Civic Association web site, and click "Initiatives," then "Juy 4th Celebration" to make your donation today. Every little bit helps! The deadline for Grand Marshal Elite sponsors and Grand Marshal Patron sponsors (whom we recognize on event signage) is May 15.
Have you ever been curious about the behind the scenes planning that goes into making our Worthington Hills July 4th Celebration possible? If so, please join us for our first of three steering committee meetings, which take place at Worthington Hills Country Club! We'll provide updates on how the planning process is progressing, and our many committee chairpersons will provide updates too! You can also learn about volunteer opportunities where you can help make the magic happen. All are welcome! Please RSVP via this event link: www.evite.com/event/02486OIY2HU4AIDZQEPO4DEOTBUO3I/
We all know that street floats are the ❤️ and soul of our July 4 parade! We had 9 street floats last year and are hoping to match that number again in 2024! You can claim your street float theme starting on April 21 at 5 pm by emailing it to Kelly Brahler, this year’s parade marshal! We can’t wait to see what totally tubular Totally 80s themes you come up with! If you’d like a PDF of this form please reach out to kbrahlerwh4th@gmail.com!