Akron Bicentennial Celebration begins

Akron’s bicentennial celebration begins with an Opening ceremony is December 11th, 2024, at the Akron Civic Theater. Find more events for the 2024-2025 bicentennial celebration at https://akron200.org/event-calendar 

Find Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co. in the bicentennial magazine to be released during the 2024 opening ceremony, July 2025 homecoming and December 2025 closing ceremony.

Akron’s 200th year begins December 6, 2024. General Simon Perkins filed the plat of Akron at the courthouse in Ravenna on December 6, 1825. In line with prior commemorations of city anniversaries in 1925, 1975, and 2000 the Akron Bicentennial Celebration will take place in July 2025.

December 5, 2024 – Akron Roundtable presentation by Dave Lieberth.

April 22, 2025 – Tuesday Musical Association premiere of an orchestral fanfare to be debuted at a concert at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

July 3- 6, 2025 – Tuesday through Sunday. Downtown Festival at the Civic Gateway- Lock 3, Lock 4, Main Street

July 5 Bicentennial Parade

TBD – The Soul of Philanthropy Exhibit sponsored by Akron Community Foundation’s Black Giving Collective

Other historical commemorations occurring during the Bicentennial year include the Centennial of the Goodyear Blimp; John Brown’s 225th birthday on May 9; the 90th anniversary of the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous on May 11; and the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in August.

For the up-to-date details visit: https://akron200.org/event-calendar 

History of Akron’s (Village) Founding
History of Akron’s Founding – Akron Bicentennial 1825-2025

History of Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co
History – Akron Porcelain & Plastics Co