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Street Closures, Projects and Special Events

January 24, 2023 @ 11:30 am - December 31, 2033 @ 5:00 pm

Project Street Closures

Van Wert Forward Project – The street closure will be Jackson St., between Washington and Jefferson St., will be closed until further notice, due to the Van Wert Forward Project

Dominion Gas Project – The project will be replacing natural gas lines in the Third Street area beginning Monday, April 17, 2023.

June Events

2023 Peony Festival – The festival will be in Fountain Park will be Friday, June 2nd and Saturday, June 3rd beginning each day from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The set up time for the event will be Thursday, June 1st at 5:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Crawford St., and Central Ave., from Jefferson St., to Washington St., from W. Main St., to Town Creek Bridge on Main St.

Peony Parade – The theme “Pretty In Peony” parade event will be Saturday, June 3rd beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The parade route will begin at the intersection of E. Main St., and Cherry St., to Lincoln and Burt St., to old Washington School location.

Van Wert Freedom Cruise – The event will be on Saturday, June 10th beginning at 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.

July Events

Firework Show –  The 4th of July Firework event will be Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at the Van Wert High School Parking lot beginning at 10:00 p.m.  Details of the event can be found at vanwert.org under the Parks Department for special events.

Van Wert Chamber of Commerce – The VW Live Feel Good Friday Concert will be Friday, July 7, 2023 in the Fountain Park beginning at 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.

Historic Main Street Van Wert – The Main Street Block Party event will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, beginning at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Central Avenue from Washington Street to Market Street and Market Street from Main Street to Crawford Street.

First United Methodist – The event of Operation Back to School will be in Fountain Park on Sunday, July 30, 2023, beginning at 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Central Ave., to Main St., with both corner intersections to remain open.

August Events

Historic Main Street Van Wert – The Farm to Table event will be Saturday, August 5, 2023 beginning at 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.  The street closure will be Main Street from Washington Street to Market Street.

Black Mark Mafia, LLC – Vendor show for Teen Portal 2..20 will be Saturday, August 12, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson St., from Main St., to Central Ave.

September Events

First United Methodist Church – Box City/Homeless for a Night event in Fountain Park will be Saturday, September 9, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.  The street closure will be Jefferson Street from Main Street to Central Avenue with both intersections to remain open.

Historic main Street Van Wert – The Harvest Moon Festival event will be Saturday, September 23, 2023, beginning at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Main Street from Washington Street to Market Street.

October Events

Black Mark Mafia, LLC – Trunk or Treat in conjunction with Katrinas Graveyard will be Saturday, October 28, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.  The street closure will be Race St., between Main St., and Central Ave.

Details

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January 24 @ 11:30 am
End:
December 31, 2033 @ 5:00 pm