Content-swap: Ada hosts Patriotic Pops and Pride of Ada Fireworks
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PATRIOTIC POPS ON JULY 2
The Lima Symphony Orchestra will return with their popular annual Patriotic Pops program on Saturday, July 2 at 7 p.m. on the campus of Ohio Northern University, 525 S Main St. The performance will take place on the lawn in front of the McIntosh Center.
Music Director Andrew Crust will lead a festive and patriotic program with special tributes to our armed-forces. Bring the whole family to enjoy this engaging and celebratory performance.
Concert attendees are encouraged to arrive early and bring chairs, blankets, and snacks. These performances are free due to the generous support of Ohio Northern University.
In the unfortunate case of inclement weather, the Patriotic Pops concert will be held at Kinghorn Center, 609 W Lincoln Ave.
This concert is free. No Tickets are required.
PRIDE OF ADA FIREWORKS ON JULY 3
The second annual Pride of Ada Fireworks show on Sunday, July 3 will have a variety of refreshments from the following vendors beginning at 4:00 p.m. at War Memorial Park, 401 N. Park Dr.
- Acheson's Carmel Dip
- CJ's Dog House
- The ice Cream Truck
- Kona Ice
- The Lemonade Man
- Payton's Kitchen
- Midwest BBQ
The fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:45 p.m.at the baseball fields at the eastern end of the park.
Organizers have expressed their thanks to
- Ada Park Board and employees
- Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department
- Ada Police Department
- Mayor David Retterer and the Village of Ada Council
This event has been made possible by the generous participation of the following sponsors.
PRIDE OF ADA FIREWORKS SPONSORS
Liberty National Bank
Hospitality WIFI
SAY Security
Hughes Body Shop
Four Seasons
Ada Automotive
Buckeye Hybrids
Charles VanDyne
Hamilton Construction
Ada Lions Club
Ohio Northern University
Quest Federal Credit Union
Old Route 69 Brewery
Ada Grooming
Crimson Lane
Gibson Construction
Hays Insurance
Marc and Linda Staley
Tavern 101
Ada Chamber
5-C Roofing
William Bass Trucking
302 Carryout
Carol Slane
Raymond James
The Center on Central
Mike and Ann Hood
Keith Everhart
Matt Ludwig
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