Upper Arlington Civic Association

Historically, Upper Arlington Civic Association used to work with the city on gaging public interest on various projects.
Attached is the proposed annexation into most of what we now know the northern parts of Upper Arlington

UACA Meeting Minutes 1954:
Mr. Barnett reported that his Annexation Committee met with the City Council and asked them whether they would want the Civic Association to have a report made on the pros and Cons of annexation by Citizens Research Committee. The City Commission approved of such a study enthusiastically and offered their full co-operation. The same has been put into motion. The City Commission will be voting on Annexation May 10th. Mr. Barnett reported that his annexation Committee has met with Mr. Dassel and that Mr. Dassel thought he would have a report by May 10th.

THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN!

🏆The FARM Neighborhood has won the Upper Arlington People's Choice Float Award! Congratulations FARM!🎸🤘

Photos of our award winning floats

🏆Best Class Float: Class of '94
🏆Best Youth Group: UA Guides
🏆Best Service Organization: K Studio
🏆Golden Bear Community Spirit: Upper Arlington High School Marching Band
🏆 Rookie of the Year: Wakefield Forest
🏆 Most Patriotic: St. Agatha
🏆Best Use Of Theme: Fairfax
🏆Best Design & Craftsmanship: The FARM
🏆Most Entertaining: WACO Neighborhood
And the Best Of The Parade....
🥇GREENSVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD!

You can still vote for the People's Choice Award at https://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/independence-day/

Congratulations to our float award winners!

🏆Best Class Float: Class of '94
🏆Best Youth Group: UA Guides
🏆Best Service Organization: K Studio
🏆Golden Bear Community Spirit: Upper Arlington High School Marching Band
🏆 Rookie of the Year: Wakefield Forest
🏆 Most Patriotic: St. Agatha
🏆Best Use Of Theme: Fairfax
🏆Best Design & Craftsmanship: The FARM
🏆Most Entertaining: WACO Neighborhood
And the Best Of The Parade....
🥇GREENSVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD!

You can still vote for the People's Choice Award at https://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/independence-day/

🤘🎸 Want to rock out to our incredible soundtrack to last night's fireworks built around our theme of "Back In Black And Gold?"

Check out our newest Spotify playlist! Each song on the soundtrack was handselected by Susie and George Pattison, the UACA General Chairs.

Some fun facts about their selection:
🎸 Susie's only request was that the finale be to "God Bless America.
🎶 It took about 40 hours to curate the perfect playlist for this year.
🎸 Those who were listening VERY closely may have picked up that "Don't Get Fooled Again" was played immediately after the false finale fireworks.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0P3HECOdmUS90kKlTJ9eb5?si=9A9pncX2SvuJ-1J_E0iBVA&pi=0ROu6C4ES4Wc-

A fantastic video from a community member of the UACA 4th Of July parade:

2024 UA 4th of July Parade (not as fast) 10 minute time lapse of 2024 UA 4th of July parade

Flashback Friday: What a July 4th in UA! 🎆 Shout-out to Emeritus Board Member Greg Guy and Foundation friend John Lowe (and family!) for representing the Foundation at the parade in this 1978 GMC Sierra classic pickup truck! 🌟 We are grateful for these opportunities to celebrate alongside the incredible Upper Arlington community. Congratulations to the Upper Arlington Civic Association for another fantastic day of festivities!🦅

🤘 Yes we did! 🤘
This was an epic day for UACA. Thank you to all of our volunteers and city service partners for making our big day a smashing success!

Lost & Found from UACA 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

🟥 Wallets and Phones - these were all turned into UAPD who have them at the police station.

🟥 Miscellaneous umbrellas, water bottles, coolers - we have a few of these that our 4th of July directors are holding onto. PM the UACA page with a description of your item and we will see if it is one of them.

Thank you all for coming to the UACA 4th of July Parade and Fireworks! Drive home safely!

Check out some of the decorated tables at Party In The Park tonight. Which one will take home 1st place? Winner receives a free table for PITP next year!

Party In The Park is poppin!

Our band, Conspiracy, is entertaining the masses. The food trucks are cranking out order after order. The weather is holding out!

Come join the crowd down at Northam Park for amazing fireworks that go off at 10pm.

UACA 4th of July Parade and Fireworks

Party In The Park starts at 5:00pm tonight. We have great music, a great line up of food trucks along Northam Rd, and great company!

Fireworks begin at 10:00pm.

Thanks to Edington Rd. for sharing this iconic photo.

Vote now for your favorite float from today's parade!

https://directors1933.uaca.org/wordpress/events/independence-day/

Vote for now for your favorite float from today's parade!

Fourth of July – Upper Arlington Civic Association We are honored to announce Margie Pizzuti as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 Upper Arlington 4th of July Parade. Margie is a 50-year Upper Arlington resident and has hosted an annual 4th of July brunchat her home ever since. In addition to dedicating her career to service, where she was most recently...

Happy 4th of July! If you are at the Upper Arlington parade, be sure to wave!

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Today, we come together to celebrate the birth of our great nation. Let's honor the spirit of freedom, unity, and patriotism that defines us. Whether you're enjoying a barbecue, watching the parade, or awaiting the fireworks, we hope you have a fantastic day filled with joy and celebration. ❤️🤍💙

Don't forget to share your patriotic photos 📸 and moments with us using !

In observance, all City of Upper Arlington offices are closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, July 5, 2024. Waste services will be delayed to the following day.

To decades of parade watching - Happy Fourth of July, UA! (Image from the Portrait of an American Town collection, 1975)

Twas the night before the Fourth, when all through the land,
Not a person was sleeping, the excitement was grand.
The flags were hung by the porch with great care,
In hopes that the Paul Revere Wake Up Callers soon would be there...

Upper Arlington Civic Association and The City of Upper Arlington - Government have been working closely for decades to ensure our community is entertained and safe at events. We are ready to entertain you starting at 9:00am tomorrow!

Get ready for a star-spangled celebration this Fourth of July in Upper Arlington! 🇺🇸 Join us tomorrow for a day filled with parades, live music, delicious food, and a spectacular fireworks display to light up the night sky!

Don't forget to save this photo to your camera roll as a reminder of all the events! 📸✨

A reminder for tomorrow's parade. We start coming down Northwest Blvd at Zollinger Rd at 9:00am. The parade concludes at North Star.

It's time to get festive and decorate your home for the holidays! The UA Holiday House Decorating Contest originated in the 1940's and is supported by past UACA Directors who make up the UACA Alumni Group.

All homes within Upper Arlington are welcome to participate! To be entered into the contest you must register your house or be nominated by an admirer. So make sure to visit uaca.org or click the link in our bio to nominate that amazing holiday display that you love passing by during this special time of the year!

Nominations Open November 26th through December 9th!

Award Categories:

🌟Clark Griswold (Excessive use of outdoor lights and decorations)
🌟Anything Goes (No specific theme, but WOW)
🌟Neat as a Pin (Crisp, tidy, and extremely orderly)
🌟Inside Out (Best indoor display visible from the street)
🌟Best Entryway
🌟Best Overall