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This month marks the celebration of Heights High’s centennial, with events happening on June 19, 20 and 21. It’s actually the 100th anniversary of the school’s current building. The school itself opened in 1901, when Cleveland Heights was a hamlet. A board of education was established and it took over that little one-room schoolhouse at the corner of Superior Road and Euclid Heights Boulevard, which had been built in 1882, when that land was still part of East Cleveland...

Songs and Stories: 100 years (of Budins) at Heights High - Heights Observer This month marks the celebration of Heights High’s centennial, with events happening on June 19, 20 and 21. It’s actually the 100th anniversary of the school’s current building. The school itself opened in 1901, when Cleveland Heights was a hamlet. A board of education was established and it ...

Since 1926, Cleveland Heights High School has stood in the heart of the Heights community, at the corner of Cedar and Lee roads, shaping generations of leaders, creatives, scholars, athletes, political leaders and change-makers.

The Heights Schools Foundation, in conjunction with the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District, has been recognizing this historic moment all year long. The highlight of the centennial celebration will take place June 19–21, with three days of events designed to bring alumni together, honor the accomplishments of current and past students, and raise $1 million for the future.

Heights High celebrates 100 years - Heights Observer Since 1926, Cleveland Heights High School has stood in the heart of the Heights community, at the corner of Cedar and Lee roads, shaping generations of leaders, creatives, scholars, athletes, political leaders and change-makers.  The Heights Schools Foundation, in conjunction with the Cleveland Hei...

On June 25, 7 p.m., the University Heights Symphonic Band (UHSB) will perform a free, all-American Pops concert at the Coventry PEACE Park amphitheater...

Free concert will salute America’s 250th birthday - Heights Observer On June 25, 7 p.m., the University Heights Symphonic Band (UHSB) will perform a free, all-American Pops concert at the Coventry PEACE Park amphitheater. The concert will salute America’s 250th birthday with a variety of patriotic favorites. Bring a lawn chair and blanket to enjoy an old-fashioned ...

On April 30, at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, Cleveland Heights Mayor Jim Petras delivered a State of the City address that highlighted the city’s unique attributes while also focusing on greater accountability in government. Using the city’s historic homes as a metaphor, Petras noted that Cleveland Heights has “good bones,” but requires serious investment and upkeep...

Petras delivers message of hope, accountability in State of the City - Heights Observer On April 30, at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, Cleveland Heights Mayor Jim Petras delivered a State of the City address that highlighted the city’s unique attributes while also focusing on greater accountability in government. Using the city’s historic homes as a metaphor, Petras noted ...

For a fifth consecutive year, University Heights will celebrate and honor Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating when the last slaves were notified of their freedom. It wasn’t until Friday, June 19, 1865—more than 2.5 years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation declaring all slaves to be free—that the news reached Galveston, Texas...

University Heights’ Juneteenth celebration will honor the past and inspire the future - Heights Observer For a fifth consecutive year, University Heights will celebrate and honor Juneteenth, the national holiday commemorating when the last slaves were notified of their freedom. It wasn’t until Friday, June 19, 1865—more than 2.5 years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclama...

The 1st Annual Cedar Fairmount Car Show will take place in Cleveland Heights from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 21 in the Cedar Fairmount District parking lot behind Firestone, 12420 Cedar Road. Admission is free.

The show will feature live music by Blue Lunch, food for purchase by The Fairmount Cocktail Bar (2448 Fairmount Blvd.), and a kid zone located in the Grocery Outlet (12438 Cedar Road) parking lot.

A 50/50 raffle will benefit Future Heights, whose mission is to create a vibrant, sustainable future for Cleveland Heights and University Heights through community and economic development that meaningfully engages residents, business owners, stakeholders, and institutions.

Cleveland Heights will celebrate Juneteenth with a community festival on June 13 and a parade honoring hometown hero Laila Edwards on June 14th.

Festivities begin at Cain Park on Saturday, June 13th, from 11 am to 4 pm with our Juneteenth event. Its theme, “Free to Be…,” will be expressed through live performances, music, dance, artmaking, a kids' zone, food trucks, vendors, and more!

Then, on Sunday, June 14, the City of Cleveland Heights will host a parade honoring Laila Edwards, who shattered color lines as the first Black woman to skate for Team USA Women’s Hockey, contributing to the team’s Gold Medal run at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics!

Beginning at 10 am on June 14th, the parade will step off from Washington Boulevard at Cottage Grove Avenue and process to the Coventry PEACE Park, where elected officials and community members will honor Laila for her accomplishments.

We recommend attendees park on the side streets around Washington Boulevard, at the Coventry Village parking lot, the Cedar-Lee Arts District parking lot, or the municipal lot on Cedar Road between Oakdale and Edgewood roads. There will be no street parking on Washington Boulevard.

Events | Cleveland Heights, OH Your one stop for special events hosted by the City of Cleveland Heights! Event updates can be found here and on our social media pages. Upcoming events: Juneteenth Celebration, Dream Big Parade with Laila Edwards, and our Glow with Pride event. Scroll to each event below for unique parking instruct...

On April 30, at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, Cleveland Heights Mayor Jim Petras delivered a State of the City address that highlighted the city’s unique attributes while also focusing on greater accountability in government. Using the city’s historic homes as a metaphor, Petras noted that Cleveland Heights has “good bones,” but requires serious investment and upkeep.

Petras delivers message of hope, accountability in State of the City - Heights Observer On April 30, at the Cleveland Heights Community Center, Cleveland Heights Mayor Jim Petras delivered a State of the City address that highlighted the city’s unique attributes while also focusing on greater accountability in government. Using the city’s historic homes as a metaphor, Petras noted ...

As summer gets underway, ARTFUL is planning Animal Behavior, the third in its series of Community Devised Theatre Works for all ages. Following on the heels of This Art is for the Birds in 2023 and Batrachomyomachia in 2024 (there was no show in 2025 as ARTFUL moved to its new home ), Animal Behavior will be a creative learning experience for both participants and audience members...

Theater-art workshops open to adults and kids - Heights Observer As summer gets underway, ARTFUL is planning Animal Behavior, the third in its series of Community Devised Theatre Works for all ages. Following on the heels of This Art is for the Birds in 2023 and Batrachomyomachia in 2024 (there was no show in 2025 as ARTFUL moved to its new home ), Animal Be...