The City of Broadview Heights will host its annual “HOME DAYS ON THE GREEN” Thursday through Sunday, July 7-10, 2016 at the Broadview Center, 9543 Broadview Road.  Admission and parking are free, and there will be fireworks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 10:00 PM.

The event features live entertainment throughout the weekend as well as a nearby beer garden to relax and enjoy the music. “Red Light Roxy”, sponsored by Danbury Senior Living, will be playing on Thursday night from 7:00-10:00PM. The group plays an upbeat mix of jazz standards, jump blues, swing, boogie-woogie and a dash of old-school R&B. Its repertoire comes from the Great American Songbook and includes familiar songs made famous by such legendary performers as Ella Fitzgerald, Ruth Brown, Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Louis Armstrong. Friday’s line-up opens with Community of Hope Church band, followed by singer/songwriter/guitarist “Alex Bevan” from 7-9PM. Then the ever-popular “Rockin’ Robots” takes the stage from 9-10PM.  Local band “Out of Order” will rock the stage on Saturday from 6-9PM, followed by round two of the “Rockin’ Robots”. “Out of Order” will return to close the festival after the fireworks.  “Haywire” (Rockabilly) opens the festival on Sunday afternoon (3:00-4:30PM), followed by family fun Bubbleologist “Gary Pearlman” from 5-6PM.  “Rock On! DJ” Gary Perl will host the popular pizza-eating contest at 6PM. The “King Bees” will grace the stage Sunday from 7PM till close, taking a break at 8PM for the wildly popular Silent Auction and Pick-A-Prize Raffle drawing.

New this year is “Eveningtide Yoga” on the football field, sponsored by ALBA Anna Lobe Ballet Academy. It is designed for all levels. Bring a mat, or just participate on the grass. It will be Saturday evening at 7:30 and is led by fitness expert and personal trainer Jeanette Stanowick. There is a Historical Society tent with activities and displays. The Petting Zoo sponsored by Faulhaber Funeral Home will be returning this year on Saturday and Sunday from 3:00-6:00PM, as well as the popular police dog demonstration (Saturday at 7:00PM). A Schedule of Activities is available on the city website: http://www.broadview-heights.org/450/Entertainment-and-Activities

Big O Amusements will provide rides for all ages. Ride-all-Day wrist bands will be available for $20 per person. Single tickets are $1 each (rides require 3-4 tickets).

In a foodcourt-type setting, 20 food vendors will be offering their specialties. There is also a Beer & Wine Garden located next to the entertainment tent. The Broadview Heights firefighters  are also sponsoring their annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning during the Mayor’s Annual 5K and 1 Mile Walk/Run.  

This event is made possible through the generous donations of our local businesses and organizations. sponsors. Main sponsors are University Hospitals Parma Medical Center, Danbury Senior Living, Broadview Heights Community Foundation, Specialized Construction, UFCW Local 880, GPD Group, Kredo Hardware, CC Mitchell Supply, and Tri Mor Corporation.