Crocker Park celebrated its 11th annual American Liberty Fest on Sunday, June 29, kicking off Independence Day week in grand style.
Thousands of people enjoyed a day of free family entertainment, a special tribute presentation to a local veteran and a spectacular performance from the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.
The day was marked by many highlights, including concerts, kids events and stilt-walkers in an exciting, family-oriented cavalcade of fun. After a decade of serving Westlake and the Cleveland west side, Crocker Park’s commitment to community remains undiminished. God Bless America! Happy Fourth, one and all!
- Kage Vander and Julia Parkhurst reach new heights as Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty at the 11th annual Crocker Park Liberty Fest.
- Tina Roberts and Kay Nichols of the Crocker Park marketing team show their patriotic colors.
- Uncle Sam and Miss Liberty greet the crowd on the streets of Crocker Park.
- Matthew Abounader of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs plates the ammo for Sunday’s hot dog eating contest.
- Contestants in Crocker Park’s Hot Dog Eating Contest gobble their way to the finish.
- Crocker Park Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Jeff “The Beast Man” Butler was able to smile after downing 22 franks to take the trophy at Crocker Park Sunday.
- St. Edward High School’s famed ‘Trash Talkers’ get the crowd going at the Liberty Fest with their percussion skills.
- Unspeakable Joy, the human statue, always draws a crowd.
- Military veteran Justin Snider and family were honored for his service to our nation with a number of gifts from Crocker Park merchants, sponsors and the Northeast Ohio Foundation for Patroitism.
- Westlake Mayor Dennis Clough encourages the crowd to enjoy a patriotic Fourth!
- Monica Robbins and Cleveland Gladiators mascot Rudi share the stage during the terrific country & western set performed by Monica and the Ninja Cowboys as a featured act at the Crocker Park Liberty Fest.
- Vocalist Joan Ellison was a highlight of the Cleveland Pops concert, sharing a stunning version of ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ among her presentations.
- A summer concert stage at the Crocker Park LIberty Fest makes for an appealing Fourth of July scene.
- The Cleveland Pops Orchestra