2024 4th of July – Need Volunteers
Growing up in Ohio, the heart of the Midwest, it is easy to take for granted a certain community spirit. Perhaps you were lucky enough to be in Colonial Hills all your life. Then maybe you take for granted how truly special this community is. Perhaps the crowning jewel of that community spirit is found on the legendary fields of Selby Park on the 4th of July. Lest you have doubts, show up and experience it for yourself.
There will be something for everyone: Bounce houses (one kid & one “adult/big kid”), a giant inflatable Slip ‘n Slide with TWO aisles so you can race your friends, a Dunk Tank featuring local celebrities (aka teachers), midway games, lawn games, a 50/50 raffle, Face Painting, mouthwatering barbeque & Kona Ice (thanks, CyMack!), and more. If you have never experienced the fun of the Fourth in the neighborhood, be sure to come on down and participate! And please consider volunteering via our SignUpGenius to help make all of this happen again this year!
The day will begin with a 5K run through the Hills at 8:30am. The annual kiddie parade (10:00am) is available for children of all ages. We encourage decorating bikes, trikes, wagons, children, pets, scooters and anything else with wheels in patriotic décor. Those participating will circle the park while the judges and community enjoy their “parade” around the park. At 10:30, following the kiddie parade, the midway games, bounce houses, face painters and food trucks will open for all to enjoy. Because of our good relationship with the City of Worthington Parks and Recreation Department, they are generously granting us permission to keep cool on a hot day by allowing us access to running water. Thank you to those who have worked hard over the years to develop this relationship with the city. Dunk Tank Ready, aim, toss! Get ready for a splash! See you there!
Here is a recap of the schedule:
- 8:30 AM Sharp! – Start of the 45th Annual 5K “Run Through the Hills.” Please see the blogpost 5k Race Registration is Now Open for 2024! for details and to register.
- 10:00 AM – Kiddie Parade
- 10:30 AM – The midway games, bounce houses, face painters, food trucks and more will open for all to enjoy.
- Around Noon to Maybe 1:00 PM – Depends on how hot it is! – End of activities – But don’t be late!
$5.00 wristbands for anyone over age three will be sold, to allow for unlimited access to the water slide, bounce houses, dunk tank, midway games and face painters, with all funds generated going for the CHCA scholarship awards and for support of all the other CHCA activities and services throughout the year. Note that children age three and younger are free for all activities.
Again, remember all these wonderful events will require wonderful volunteers, to sign up via our SignUpGenius — and soon-to-be high school seniors, we’re also talking to you, to get an event credit for your 2025 scholarship application!