One of Cleveland's most popular traditions is the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17. The Geauga County Maple Festival in nearby Chardon features crafts, parades, carnival rides, contests and the Sap Run marathon in late April.
In May the Tremont Greek Fest , near downtown Cleveland, offers a variety of Mediterranean cuisine and fun things to do with friends.
Parade the Circle Celebration is an art parade that takes place in June in University Circle, the heart of the culture area of Cleveland. Also in June, the Tri-C Jazz Fest showcases local and regional jazz artists at PlayhouseSquare.
In late June, the Star-Spangled Spectacular features performances by the Cleveland Orchestra and a fireworks display. Nearby Cleveland Heights offers music and art during mid-July's Cain Park Arts Festival .
In mid-August the Feast of the Assumption is held in the Little Italy section of Cleveland (also known as Murray Hill). Also in August is the Cuyahoga County Fair , one of the largest fairs in the state, at the fairgrounds in nearby Berea. On Labor Day weekend the Cleveland National Air Show takes place at Burke Lakefront Airport. Throughout the downtown area in late September, Ingenuity Fest mixes performing and visual artists with inventive high-tech creations. Little Italy residents and visitors celebrate Columbus Day with the annual Columbus Day Parade in October.
The Christmas season is welcomed by Winterfest , a holiday lighting program at PlayhouseSquare and fireworks display held the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
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