MAUMEE, Ohio — Maumee's annual fireworks celebration will be marked this year with two days of festivities, including music, food trucks and more.
The Uptown Maumee Music Fest will kick off the afternoon of Sunday, July 2 through Monday, July 3, culminating in the annual fireworks display, which are visible from both Maumee and Perrysburg on either side of the river.
Music
Both days will be filled with plenty of music. Performers will take the stage at the intersection of Conant and Dudley streets.
July 2
Performers:
- Steve Kennedy, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- The New Fashioned, 4:30 p.m. - 6p.m.
- Matt Waters and the Recipe, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- Distant Cousinz, 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.
July 3
- Caswell and Company, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
- Ice Cream Militia, 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- The Nylon Two's, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Public Water Supply, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
- Smilo and the Ghost, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Food
On both days of the festival, food trucks will be available for meals, snacks and treats. On Sunday, food trucks will be in the first block of W. Dudley Street; on Monday, you can find food trucks on both W. Dudley and E. Wayne.
According to the city of Maumee's Facebook page, the following food trucks will be available.
- Cruising Cuisine
- Bistro Burger
- The Loaded Chicken
- Snowie Summers
- Deet's
- Falafel King
- Jacky's Ice Cream
- Frankly's
- PM frosted fantasies
- Queso Kitchen
- Dog Waggin
- Kayala
- Gary's Kettle Corn
The Maumee Uptown business Association will also host a family picnic.
Drinks
In addition to several local bars and restaurants that will be open both days, the Maumee Uptown Business Association will have a station set up to serve DORA beverages on W. Dudley Street next to The Cigar Affair.
Transportation
TARTA will provide a bussing service to transport attendees to and from the festival for $1.50 per ride or $3 for a day pass. The shuttles run at the following location and times.
July 2
- From Lucas County Recreation Center to intersection of E. John and Conant streets and back.
- 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
July 3
- From Lucas County Recreation Center to intersection of E. John and Conant streets and back.
- 1 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Road closures
For the block party-style festivities, as well as fireworks viewing, the city of Maumee will close some uptown streets to vehicle traffic on both dates.
July 2
Conant Street:
- Closed from Broadway Street northbound to Wayne Street.
- Closed from Wayne Street to John Street northbound and southbound
- Open from Wayne Street to Broadway southbound
Wayne Street:
- Open east and westbound
- Open southbound onto Conant
W. Dudley Street:
- Closed east and westbound between Allen Street and Conant Street
E. Dudley Street:
- Closed east and westbound between Conant Street and Gibbs Street
July 3
Maumee-Perrysburg Bridge:
- Closed
Conant Street:
- Closed from bridge to John Street
Broadway, Wayne and Dudley Streets (East and West)
- Closed between Allen and Gibbs
For maps of the area, including the locations of fireworks viewing areas and portable bathrooms, click here.
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