Centennial Celebration Honored Past While Celebrating Future
Residents begin to gather on the commons for the start of Centennial Celebration Events in Parma Heights on August 6th.
View Image Gallery
The City of Parma Heights won’t officially turn one hundred years old until November of this year, but that didn’t stop the community from taking advantage of the beautiful weather to throw an early birthday party August 6 and 7 in the Greenbrier Commons.
A successful event is the result of the hard work of an army of people, both visible and behind-the-scenes. With that in mind, a very special “thank you” goes out to everyone who planned, contributed, volunteered, worked, and participated in the City of Parma Heights Centennial Celebration.
Live bands, good food, local vendors, trivia contests and pool-side entertainment together with historical presentations and events made for an entertaining weekend based around the theme “Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future.”
On Saturday, numbered edition Parma Heights Cityscape posters, commissioned to raise funds for the Community Garden, were signed by myself and artist Jim Ptacek. The highlight of the evening was the showing of the big screen comedy Yogi Bear, originally scheduled for viewing under the stars but moved indoors to the soccer facility. “We were very pleased at the attendance at the Centennial Celebration and very thankful that the rain held off for the most part,” commented Recreation Director Tom Moran.
On Sunday, approximately 100 runners made their way through the city’s streets in the Gazebo Gallop followed by the Kids Romp Run. In the afternoon, we cut the official City Birthday Cake and volunteers from the Parma Heights Historical Society passed out generous portions. Donations were also accepted at several events for the Police and Firefighters 9/11 Memorial to be located by the flag pole in front of the police station in the Greenbrier Commons.
A firm date for the dedication of the Memorial has not yet been set. Our thanks go out to everyone who donated. Earlier this year, we were able to secure a piece of steel from the Twin Towers and these donations will help us create a beautiful memorial.