Akron, Ohio - The City of Akron announced the cancellation the Rib, White, & Blue Festival originally scheduled for Jul. 1 - 4, 2022. All vendors and musical acts will be notified and compensated accordingly.
Lock 3 will have no activities for the holiday weekend and the City encourages residents and guests to find other opportunities for their weekend plans.
“I completely understand that some residents and guests will be disappointed by the decision to cancel the festival this holiday weekend. Independence Day is meant to be a celebration and a time of gathering with friends and family. Unfortunately, I feel strongly that this is not the time for a city-led celebration.” - Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan
All municipal offices will be closed on Mon., Jul. 4, 2022.
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