Independence Day Celebration

Hudson’s Independence Day Celebration

Thank you to all for making this event a success!

This family friendly event is supported by public donations and we could not have done it without your generous contributions.

Hudson’s Expanded Independence Day Celebration took place July 2, 2016 at Case Barlow Farm Park.

The event began at 5 p.m. with plenty of daytime activities for families to partake in leading up to the fireworks. The activities included face painters, caricature drawings, balloon artist and chalk artists. Food and beverages were on site throughout the day. Families enjoyed a bite to eat while participating in the activities.

As visitors exited the shuttle bus and entered the park they were greeted by 400 American Flags thanks to The Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patriotism.

The performances kicked off with Western Reserve Community Band, later in evening was the Hudson Chorus followed by Funkology a 10 piece band playing hits from the 1960's through today.    During the intermission, a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Patrick Henry portrayed by Neil Thackaberry. Drew Forhan & Don Tharp of The Hudson Community Foundation  and City of Hudson Councilman David Basil spoke.

Reserved seating was available for a donation, with all proceeds donated to the Fireworks Endowment Fund.  Free seating was available on the soccer fields for the best viewings of the fireworks.

The evening ended with a fantastic fireworks display over the park.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors The Lehman Family - Jeff, Janie, Jack & Maggie, Hudson Financial Advisors, Inc., Rick and Michelle Schultz Family Foundation, Ramco Specialties, Inc., Murdough Foundation and Fortec Medical and our grand finale sponsor, The Burton D. Morgan Foundation  for being so gracious and supporting the daytime activities!

The Firework Endowment Fund was created by the Hudson Community Foundation to continue the tradition of Hudson Fireworks. This helps to fund the fireworks in the years to come.

We look forward to keeping the Hudson fireworks tradition alive and it is not too late to help out with this year’s event. 

Please make your check out to HCF Fireworks Fund and mail to Hudson Community Foundation at P.O. Box 944, Hudson, OH  44236.  Or make your donation right here on our website using your credit card or PayPal account by clicking on the button below.  Every donation will help towards this year’s show or to endow future celebrations.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!