Overview
At a Glance
Join thousands of your neighbors, family, and friends in downtown Cleveland for a special evening celebrating Independence Day, brought to you FREE by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
The fun begins at 5 p.m. with a Pre-Concert Festival of performances by exciting local youth ensembles. The festivities continue with The Cleveland Orchestra Concert at 9 p.m., led by assistant conductor Tito Muñoz, presenting the Orchestra's 21st annual community concert in downtown Cleveland. The program features all-American favorites by Bernstein, Copland, and Gershwin, music from Star Wars, and a Salute to the Armed Forces, with special guest soloist, Cleveland’s own Grammy-nominated violinist Caroline Goulding. (Watch a video interview with Caroline Goulding on the Cleveland Orchestra Blog.)
The evening comes to a rocketing end with Tchaikovsky's “1812” Overture and a spectacular fireworks display cascading over the skyscrapers of downtown Cleveland — and it's all FREE!
This is a free concert presented as part
of The Cleveland Orchestra's Community Music Initiative.
This annual free event is made possible
by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
Additional support provided by
The Cleveland Foundation, Greater Cleveland RTA,
Tower City Center, and WVIZ-PBS/WCPN-90.3 ideastream.
This Cleveland Orchestra concert will be broadcast live
over radio stations WCLV 104.9 FM and WCPN 90.3 FM.
Program Details
THE CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA
Tito Muñoz, conductor
with host Dee Perry
The Star-Spangled Banner
music by John Stafford Smith (1750-1836)
words by Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)
Overture to Candide
by Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
"Buckaroo Holiday" and "Hoe Down" from Rodeo
by Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
"Summertime" from Porgy and Bess
(for violin and orchestra)
music by George Gerswhin (1898-1937)
with Caroline Goulding, violin
Zigeunerweisen [Gypsy Airs] for violin and orchestra
by Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1937)
with Caroline Goulding, violin
Olympic Fanfare and Theme
by John Williams (b. 1932)
Main Title from Star Wars
by John Williams (b. 1932)
Souvenir d'Amerique: Variations on “Yankee Doodle”
by Henri Veuxtemps (1820-1881)
with Caroline Goulding, violin
"God Bless America"
by Irving Berlin (1888-1889)
Overture: The Year 1812
by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
The concert will conclude at approximately 10:10 p.m.
Explore and Learn More
The Cleveland Orchestra is proud to perform its 21st annual free Community Concert in downtown Cleveland to celebrate the Fourth-of-July Weekend. Public Square has been the heart of downtown Cleveland for more than 200 years. Head to Public Square early before the concert to enjoy the Pre-Concert Festival and to explore the surrounding shops and everything else this unique public space has to offer.
Tower City Center
Shop, dine, and play at Tower City Center. Apend the afternoon before the concert at this downtown shopping center.
Shop at over 75 specialty shops, including Bath & Body Works, Brooks Brothers, Champs, The Children’s Place, Foot Locker, FYE, Jones New York, Lane Bryant, Things Remembered, and Victoria’s Secret.
Come early and enjoy lunch or dinner. Outdoor patio seating is available at the Hard Rock Cafe and Tower 230 Bar & Grille. Or enjoy a meal at Houlihan’s, It’s Greek to You, Morton’s The Steakhouse, and Susy’s Soup and Deli. Or grab a quick bite at the Team Diner Food Court or a snack at one of Tower City’s specialty food stores.
Downtown Sites and Resources
Learn about additional areas to explore and visit near Public Square by visiting these weblinks:
Walking Tours
Explore and learn more about downtown Cleveland's history, art, and architecture by printing out and taking one of these self-guided walking tours:
Getting There
Getting to Public Square is easy! Take Greater Cleveland RTA Rapid Transit (Red, Blue, or Green lines) to Terminal Tower, the HealthLine along Euclid Avenue, or use convenient parking garages in the downtown area.
Public Transportation
Recommended RTA routes and maps:
Red Line, Airport to Windermere Rapid Transit
Blue Line, Van Aken Rapid Transit
Green Line, Shaker Rapid Transit
HealthLine, Windermere to Downtown Bus Rapid Transit
Or look at the complete RTA Timetable and Schedules
Parking Special
Tower City Parking:
STAR-SPANGLED PARKING SPECIAL
Park in any of Tower City’s Self-Park lots
on July 1 for just $4 after 5 p.m.
Please Note: The Huron Road entrance to Tower City’s
parking is closed. Please follow posted detour signs
to the entrance off of Canal Road.
Visit www.towercitycenter.com for directions and maps.
Downtown Parking Information
Check this parking map for general parking locations.
