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Fireworks will fill the skies in and around Akron during the July Fourth weekend.

Arts and Culture

Here’s where to see 2026 Akron-area fireworks shows

by Joshua Repp June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Buchtel Community Learning Center cheerleaders perform for the judges during the 50th annual West Akron Parade, Juneteenth Edition. The parade proceeded along Copley Road from Buchtel Community Learning Center to the John Brown House on June 20.

Community Reporting

‘Akronites love Akron.’ 50th West Akron parade helps celebrate Juneteenth

by Joshua Repp June 21, 2026June 22, 2026

Dierre Dikaha, left, helps Glenn Williams pack his box full of groceries during the People Feeding People and Freedom BLOC food distribution event Wednesday, June 17 in Akron. Dikaha is from Akron but now lives in Cameroon, Africa,— he and his son were home visiting family. The event is one of several taking place as part of the Juneteenth observance in Akron.

Community Reporting

‘It takes a village.’ Juneteenth food distribution event helps feed West Akron

by Joshua Repp June 19, 2026June 22, 2026

Dillon Shadie and his mom, Ashley Scrivens-Jenkins, work their lemonade stand at the Akron Urban League's Juneteenth celebration, Stronger Together, on Saturday, June 21 at the Urban League headquarters on Vernon Odom Boulevard.

Arts and Culture

Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in and around Akron

by Joshua Repp June 16, 2026June 19, 2026