Salute to America’s Armed Forces: 11 am - 6 pm at the Memorial Grounds
Each branch of America’s Armed Forces will publicly display their service to our country, highlighting opportunities and programs available currently with respect to our security, defense, and stability.
Citizenship Naturalization: 11 am at the Lower Plaza, Perry Memorial
Federal Judges will convene an outdoor court for the purpose of administering the Oath of
American Citizenship to qualified and prepared candidates.
Armed Forces Entry Program Ceremonies: 11:30 am at the Lower Plaza, Perry Memorial
Two hundred young Americans will to take their Oath of Enlistment prior to Basic Training in our American Armed Forces.
Fourth of July “Salute to America” Parade:
2 pm in downtown Put-in-Bay (Delaware Street, Memorial Plaza)
This parade, a celebration of America’s birthday, will march through the Put-in-Bay business district.
Masonic Centennial Reenactment of the Perry Memorial Cornerstone Ceremony:
3 pm at Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
Grand Lodge Officers from nine states will assist Grand Master James F. Easterling Jr. with the reenactment of the cornerstone laying ceremony.
A special Cornerstone Celebration coin has been minted by the Grand Lodge of Ohio and will be passed out to all veterans in recognition of their service that has been the cornerstone of our country.
Fourth of July Band Concert: 7:30 pm at the Memorial Visitor Center Grounds
This free patriotic concert will be presented by the 122nd Army Concert Band. The Back Porch venue of the Perry Memorial Visitor Center features free folding chair seating on the grassy area, or the customary lawn chair/blanket seating so popular among American 4th of July concert goers. This pre-firework event has become a Put-In-Bay tradition.
Firework Display: Dusk/sunset at the Memorial Visitor Center Grounds
A perfect ending to a patriotic celebration - fireworks over the lake
will complete the day!
