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Party like you're 200: Mark Greer shares plans for Akron's year-long bicentennial celebration
Akron residents can expect a year-long party starting this December for the city’s 200th anniversary, complete with bike-a-thons, musical performances, a packed parade and a possible appearance ...
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Akron turns 200 this year. Here's how you can join in on the bicentennial celebration
“I think it was really important for us not to just have a bicentennial that occurs in Downtown but one that really tangibly touches all 24 Akron neighborhoods," Executive Director Mark Greer sai ...
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What items represent Akron? Here's our list for the bicentennial time capsule | Editorial
The new time capsule will be sealed during the closing ceremony and remain closed until the next generation of Akron residents open it during the city's 225th birthday year in 2050. Mark Greer ...
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Parade, pickleball and forgotten history: What’s planned for Akron bicentennial?
These are just a few of the events planned throughout 2025 to celebrate Akron’s 200th birthday. “Every month, something will be happening,” said Mark Greer, executive director of Akron 200 ...
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Akron turns 200 this year. Here's how you can join in on the bicentennial celebration
“I think it was really important for us not to just have a bicentennial that occurs in Downtown but one that really tangibly touches all 24 Akron neighborhoods," Executive Director Mark Greer said.