LakewoodAlive Announces Return of Lakewood Summer Meltdown

Lakewood, OH – The biggest block party in the city is poised to heat up Lakewood this summer once again. The Lakewood Summer Meltdown, sponsored by Melt Bar and Grilled and presented by LakewoodAlive, returns to Downtown Lakewood for its 14th year on Saturday, July 16 from 4 to 10 p.m.

The Summer Meltdown represents one of the region’s most highly anticipated street parties. A summertime celebration of our city’s vibrancy, this free community event draws nearly 15,000 attendees from across Northeast Ohio to the heart of Lakewood each July.

This fixture on our city’s summer calendar takes place on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood between Marlowe and Arthur. The Summer Meltdown features a 5K race, 1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk, street festival, outdoor activities, games, food vendors, beer garden, live music and more.

Mark your calendar and start training! Meltdown race registration for the 5K race, 1 Mile Family Fun Run & Walk goes live on Tuesday, April 19. These races serve as a fundraiser for LakewoodAlive.

Families will love the street festival component, which features a variety of local small businesses and nonprofit organizations, many of which offer interactive opportunities. Activities range from the “Water Moose” sprinkler park to fitness activities to a skateboard park.

Beer and seltzer sponsored by Platform Beer Co. will be featured in the Gary K. Bish Memorial Beer Garden sponsored by First Federal Lakewood. Live music by alternative rock band Front Porch Lights on the Meltdown Stage will delight the crowd as dusk turns to nightfall in beautiful Downtown Lakewood.

For more details about the Lakewood Summer Meltdown, visit lakewoodalive.org/meltdown.

The Lakewood Summer Meltdown is generously supported by the following sponsors:

Title Sponsor:

Melt Bar and Grilled

Beer Garden & Gold Medal Sponsor:

First Federal Lakewood

Beer Sponsor:

Platform Beer Co.

Gold Medal:

City of Lakewood

LSC Service Corporation

1 Mile Family Fun Run and Walk Sponsors:

Lakewood City Schools Community Recreation and Education Department

Beer Garden Table Sponsor:

Eric Lowrey Berkshire Hathaway

Silver Medal Sponsor:

Lakewood Public Library

Peace Racing