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        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Robert Ritzler, Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
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      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Engineer John ‘Jack’ D. Farschman, P.E., P.S.
      • Erie County Recorder Ellen M. Olsen
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
      • Erie County Clerk of Courts Luvada S. Wilson
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      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
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      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
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      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
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Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair

Sandusky Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 29, 2023

Parade Formation:  7:30am-8:45am
Opening Ceremony:  9:00am
Located at the I.F. Mack Building near the campus baseball fields
Parade Step-off:
Immediately following brief Opening Ceremony
Parade Line-up Location:
OVH – enter grounds off of Columbus Avenue
Length of Parade Route:
Approximately one (1) mile
Through the OVH campus and
north on Route 250/Milan Road to Oakland Cemetery

Please contact OVH for additional information:
Mark Faust, President/Erie County Veterans
Memorial Park Committee
mwfaust@buckeye-express.com
or
Kimberly Lewallen
kimberly.lewallen@dvs.ohio.gov | 567.998.3948

56th Vermilion Festival of the Fish
Friday-Sunday, June 16-18, 2023

Parade:  Sunday, June 18, 2023
Parade Line-up Time:
10:00am – 11:30am
Parade Start:  12:30pm
Parade Line-Up Location:
On old Route 2/Lake Road
West side of City of  Vermilion
Parade Route Length:
Approximately one (1) mile

For more information, please visit:
2022 Festival of Fish

36th Sandusky Stars & Stripes Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Democratic Women of Erie County
will be sponsoring a tent at the 
36th year – Sandusky Stars & Stripes Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 * 10:00am-4:00pm

Local candidates are invited to stop by during Celebration!

The following forms and information will be available:
Voter Registration
Update your name and address on current voter registration
Application for Ballot By Mail
Be a Poll Worker for Erie County Board of Elections

Would you like to volunteer to help at the tent?
For more information, please contact:
Tracy Francis – tfrancis85@aol.com

Huron River Fest Celebration
Saturday, July 8, 2023

Parade Information for 2023
Parade Line-up:  10:00am
Parade Start:  11:00am
Enter Jim Campbell Street from Route 2
(backside of Huron High School)
NOTE:  Cleveland Road at Huron High School
will be closed/blocked; Jim Campbell Street
will not be accessible from Cleveland Road
Parade Route Length:
Approximately 1 1/4 miles – Parade Map

For more information:
Huron River Fest

Kelleys Island ‘Islandfest’
Friday-Sunday, July 14-16, 2023

Parade: Saturday, July 13, 2023
Parade Line-Up:  If taking car/truck,
keep in mind boat schedule and space
Parade Step-off:  11:00am
Parade Route Length:   Approximately one (1)  mile 

For more information, please visit
Kelleys Island Chamber of Commerce.

Castalia Cold Creek Celebration
Saturday-Sunday, July 14-16, 2023

Grand Parade:
Sunday, July 16, 2023

Parade Assembly:
No later than 1:00pm
Parade Line-Up:
Form and disband behind
Margaretta High School
Parade Start:  2:00pm
Parade Route Length:  Approximately one (1) mile

2023 – Castalia Cold Creek Celebration – Cover Letter
2023 – Castalia Cold Creek Celebration – Parade Registration

37th Berlin Heights Basket Festival
Friday-Saturday, August 4-5, 2023

Parade:  Saturday, August 5, 2023
Parade Line-Up:  12:30pm
Parade Start:  1:30pm
Parade Line-Up Location:
Enter Hill Road off Berlin Road and line up
Parade Route:
Approximately 1 mile

For more information,
Berlin Heights Basket Festival Parade 2023

Erie County Fair
Tuesday-Sunday, August 8-13, 2023

For more information on the Erie County Fair 2023,
please visit here !

63rd Milan Melon Festival
Saturday-Monday, 9.02-04.2023

63rd Milan Melon Festival Grand Parade:
Sunday, September 3, 2023
Parade Line-Up:
9:00am – 12:00 noon
NO LATER THAN 1:15pm
Check-in off of Route 250 on Lockwood Avenue near Tenneco
Parade Step-off:  2:00pm
Parade Route Length:  Approximately 1 1/4 miles

For information about the Grand Parade,
please visit here.
For more information, please visit
Milan Melon Festival.


51st Annual Woollybear Festival
Woollybear Festival for 2023 will be announced soon.

Parade Assembly:
10:00am-12Noon
Parade Line-Up:
Along old Route 6 – west of Downtown Vermilion
Parade Start:  1:30pm
Parade Route Length:  Approximately one (1) mile
Parade Route

For more information:
Woollybear Festival 2023
(Link will be posted once date is confirmed.)

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MENUMENU
  • HOME
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Erie County Democratic Party
      • Erie County Democratic Party Officers – 2022-2026
        • Amy F. Grubbe, Chairwoman
        • Robert Ritzler, Vice-Chairman
        • Linda Miller-Moore, Secretary
        • MaryAnn Groot, Treasurer
      • Central Committee Members – 2022-2026
      • Executive Committee Members – 2022-2026
        • Responsibilities of Central and Executive Committee Members
      • ECDP Constitution and Bylaws
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
      • Ohio Democratic Women’s Caucus (ODWC)
    • Erie County Democratic Party Friends
    • Democratic National Committee (DNC)
    • Ohio Democratic Party (ODP)
    • History * Fun Facts * Trivia
      • History: The Democratic Party
      • Ohio History & Trivia
      • How bills become laws in Ohio
      • Kids Fun Facts, Guides & Links to the U.S. Government
    • OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE CHANGE!
  • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
    • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
    • U.S. Representative Marcy Kaptur – Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
    • State Senate – Democratic Minority Leadership – 135th General Assembly
    • State House – Democratic Minority Leadership – 135th General Assembly
    • Erie County Democratic Officeholders
      • Erie County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin J. Baxter
      • Erie County Engineer John ‘Jack’ D. Farschman, P.E., P.S.
      • Erie County Recorder Ellen M. Olsen
      • Erie County Sheriff Paul A. Sigsworth
      • Erie County Clerk of Courts Luvada S. Wilson
    • Teresa Fedor – Ohio State Board of Education-2nd District
    • Ohio Supreme Court Justices
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart
      • Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner
    • Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals Judges
      • Judge Thomas J. Osowik
      • Judge Myron C. Duhart
    • Erie County Common Pleas Court
      • Judge Tygh M. Tone – General Division
      • Judge Beverly K. McGookey – General Division/Probate
    • Municipal Court Judges
      • Judge Erich J. O’Brien
      • Judge W. Zack Dolyk
    • ODP State Committee Members
      • Margaret M. Murray – ODP State Central Committee Woman-2nd Senate District
      • Tom Galloway – ODP State Central Committee Man-2nd Senate District
  • CANDIDATES
    • Interested in becoming a candidate?
      • What is involved? What are the requirements to be a candidate?
      • Main Street Initiative & LEAD Ohio Trainings Announced: Run For Office 2023
    • IMPORTANT: Ohio Redistricting = Erie County new lines and districts
    • President Joe Biden-Vice President Kamala Harris – 2024
    • U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown – 2024
    • Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur – 2024
  • NEWS
  • ISSUES
    • SPECIAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 – STATE ISSUE 1; KNOW THE FACTS BEFORE YOU VOTE!
    • Redistricting Ohio
    • SFC Heath Robinson PACT Act
    • Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 = Historic Legislation
      • The American Jobs Plan
      • The American Families Plan
    • The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
    • Know the petition process!
      • How are Issues put on the ballot?
      • Know your ballot issues!
      • Ohio Ballot Board Members
    • Affordable Care Act
    • Ohio Legislature: Workers’ and Unions’ Issues
    • U.S. Supreme Court
      • Test your knowledge!
      • History of SCOTUS
      • SCOTUS 2022-2023 cases to be heard
  • ACTION ITEMS
  • EVENTS
    • Are you ready to vote in 2023?
    • ECDP Executive Committee
      • ECDP HQ
    • Democratic Women of Erie County
    • The Sandusky Democratic Club
    • Ohio Democratic Party – Family Reunion with Cecile Richards – 7.15.2023
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You want to Run? Running for Office 101
    • Main Street Initiative: So, You’re starting your campaign? Running for Office 201
    • Main Street Initiative: Campaign Management Bootcamp – Running for Office 301
    • LEAD Ohio - Candidates and Campaign Staff Trainings
    • Voter Registration Drives
    • Erie County Parades, Festivals and Fair
  • CONTACT US
  • LINKS
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