Coronavirus: Americana Festival event canceled, committee offers alternatives to celebrate

Centerville-Washington Township — One of the biggest July 4 celebrations in the Miami Valley isn’t happening this summer. The Americana Festival which was to be held on July 3 and 4 of this year has been canceled due to the coronavirus.

In a press release posted to their Facebook page, this includes all festival-related events including the fireworks display, 5K run, parade, street fair, auto show, and children’s activities.

“The safety and health of our guests, volunteers, staff, performers, vendors, and entire community is our first priority,” said Americana Festival president Amo Weller in the press release.

According to the release, the festival committee members encourage residents and businesses in Centerville and Washington Township area to showcase their patriotic spirit by decorating their homes and storefronts in red, white, and blue.

Further information about the patriotic decorating contest will be available on the festival website on June 1.

However, the committee is looking forward to the future and is already making plans for 48th Americana Festival in 2021.

“We’ll be back with all the traditional events that make our festival the best in the area,” said Weller.

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