The Centerville Noon Optimist Club's Avenue of Flags program has grown to more than 3,500 businesses and homes. Courtesy of Centerville Noon Optimist Club
American flags line the streets of Centerville, Ohio, on Independence Day as a parade highlights the largest single-day festival in Ohio.
In this city 15 miles south of Dayton and 45 miles north of Cincinnati, the Americana Festival represents a patriotic tradition reflective of a Norman Rockwell painting illustrating a simpler time, yet the annual event is only part of the community’s passion for America’s heritage.
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Ohio Community’s Avenue of Flags Program Inspires American Spirit
Patriotism lives year-round in Centerville
American flags line the streets of Centerville, Ohio, on Independence Day as a parade highlights the largest single-day festival in Ohio.
In this city 15 miles south of Dayton and 45 miles north of Cincinnati, the Americana Festival represents a patriotic tradition reflective of a Norman Rockwell painting illustrating a simpler time, yet the annual event is only part of the community’s passion for America’s heritage.
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