Liberty Fest 2015: Celebrating America!

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.