State Street through Uptown will close to vehicular traffic — but open for prime spectator viewing space — during Westerville’s annual Independence Day parade July 4th.

Staged by the Rotary Club of Westerville, the State Street parade steps off at 10:30 a.m. from St. Paul’s Church, 313 N. State St., proceeds south on State through the length of the Uptown Historic District, and concludes in the 400 block of South State Street as the procession turns onto Electric Avenue to conclude at Westerville South High School.

More than 160 entries are scheduled to march in the 2023 Westerville Independence Day Parade, including the marching bands from Westerville Central, Westerville North and Westerville South high schools.

The brick-lined sidewalks along the beautiful historic buildings of old Uptown between Home Street and Walnut Street provide many great places to catch the awesome celebration.

Bring a folding chair and find a viewing spot Uptown to celebrate your July 4th at the Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Parade!

More info available at WestervilleRotary.com.