Loveland, Ohio – The Grand Marshal of the parade is DVD Brew. The parade will leave from the Loveland Elementary School (600 Loveland-Madeira Road) at 2 PM, turn onto West Loveland Avenue, travel through the West Loveland Historic, crossing over the Col. Thomas Paxton bridge and ending at the intersection of State Route 48/Second Street and East Loveland Avenue in the Downtown Historic District.
FREE parking shuttles will run continuously
- Shuttle pick-up locations will be at Loveland High School (1 Tiger Trail) and the Loveland Early Childhood Center (6740 Loveland-Miamiville Road).
- Drop-off locations will be at Riverside Drive (near Veterans’ Memorial) and Third Street (near fire station).
- Eventgoers will need to walk to the festivities from the drop-off locations.
Buddy Badges Are Back – There will be roaming sales and a tent on Railroad Avenue. Prize Redemption will be at the gazebo in Nisbet Park. All sales benefit The Kiwanis Club of Greater Loveland.
Food Trucks: Loveland Dairy Whip, Fabulous Funnel Cakes, Donut NV, Schmidt’s Sausage Truck, El Vaquero, Mama Bear Mac, Cousins Maine Lobster, and Chili Hut near Nisbet Park. Jay’s Fish Taco at Narrow Path & Bagel Deli at Cappy’s.
Buckeye Pedal Pullers: New this year for children ages 4-11. Experience a pedal pull (similar to a tractor pull). There is an opportunity to advance to regional and national competitions. Registration will be day of the event from 4 until 5 PM and the event begins at 5 PM. Participants will receive a ribbon with trophy’s for winners. For more information, visit http://www.buckeyepedalpullers.net/
Scavenger Hunt: Click this link for complete details. Winners will be entered to win a gift basket!
Railroad Ave Stage Schedule:
- 4 PM Heads or Tails
- 5 PM Team Spelling Bee
- 6:30 PM Uncle Sam and Betsy Ross Look-Alike Contest
- 7PM Pie Eating Contest
- 7:30 PM Kids Dance Party
- 8 PM Arm Wrestling Championship Round
Heads Or Tails: Meet at the stage on Railroad Avenue at 4 PM. When the announcer starts the game, select Heads by putting your hands on your head OR select Tails by putting your hands on your bottom. When everyone is set, the announcer will flip a coin. If it lands on heads, everyone that guessed heads moves on. If you guessed wrong, you’re out. The game continues until one winner remains to collect their $20 gift card prize. There will be a total of 5 rounds, starting at 4 PM and then every 10 minutes after, ending at 5 PM.
Children’s Dance Party: A 30-minute children’s dance party at 7:30 PM.
Pie Eating Contest: Sign up at the city booth or on Railroad Avenue the day of the contest, or register here prior to the event.
Arm Wrestling Championship Round: At 8 PM.
Betsy Ross and Uncle Sam Look-Alike Contest: At the Railroad Ave stage at 6:30 PM. The contest is open to everyone of all ages. Sign up at the link below or up to an hour before the contest starts. All participants will be asked to be at the stage on Railroad Ave. by 6:15 PM. Register at this link
Adult Team Spelling Bee: Teams of up to 3 adults (18+ years and older); $15 entry fee per team (Payment is due the day of event at the City booth located on Railroad Avenue); One mulligan (second chance) available for $5—must be purchased at registration. Contact Julie @ jrobinson@lovelandoh.gov with any questions. There is a maximum limit of 20 teams, waitlist available. Register at this link
