Akron Life June 2023

CENTENNIAL PLAZA Canton’s front porch is bustling in the summer, hosting outdoor movies on Wednesday nights and farmers markets most Saturdays. Festivals offer grand displays of entertainment that are not to miss, including Stark Pride Festival June 10 with spectacular drag queen shows, the Stark County Italian American Festival July 7-9 with bocce, and the African American Arts Festival July 21 and 22 with Canton native and percussionist Elec Simon, a drum line and gospel music. Plus, join citywide First Fridays for fun on the plaza like band performances May through October, including Akron-based rockin’ country act Buck Naked Band Sept. 1. 330 Court Ave. NW, Canton, cantoncentennialplaza.com

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