From the Corridor of Fame recreation between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets to the gold jacket ceremony and sizzling air balloons, this is an entire information for 2023’s occasion.
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CANTON, Ohio — Right here. We. Go!
It’s nearly time for the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame enshrinement ceremony in Canton – and it’s a giant yr for Cleveland Browns followers as group legend Joe Thomas joins the category of 2023.
However that’s not all…
The Cleveland Browns are additionally featured on this yr’s Corridor of Fame Sport as they battle the New York Jets at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium.
What else are you able to count on? Under is a information to extra occasions taking place with the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame Enshrinement Competition this yr.
COMMUNITY PARADE
Sunday, July 23: 2:30 p.m. in downtown Canton
Occurring within the coronary heart of downtown Canton, this occasion consists of practically 100 parade models with group youth teams, marching bands, vintage autos and extra.
The parade begins on Market Avenue at eleventh Road North earlier than touring south by downtown Canton.
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BALLOON CLASSIC, NIGHT GLOW AND FIREWORKS
Friday, July 28 – Sunday, July 30 at Kent State Stark
In what has grow to be one of the fashionable parts throughout the competition, organizers say the annual sizzling air balloon occasion attracts greater than 130,000 spectators at Kent State Stark.
A brand new choice this yr is the chance to take a tethered journey in a sizzling air balloon.
“Whether or not you’re a seasoned balloon fanatic or that is your first sizzling air balloon expertise, this journey will go away you floating,” organizers say.
Tickets for the tethered balloon expertise can be found HERE for $25.
Right here’s the schedule as outlined by occasion organizers…
Friday, July 28
6:30 a.m. – 7 a.m. Balloon launches (climate allowing)
4 p.m. Meals and distributors open
4 – 10 p.m. Balloon actions: Goal drop, balloon training space, kids’s inflatables space and skydivers
6 – 7:30 p.m. Balloon launches (climate allowing)
6:30 p.m. Dwell music from Pop Fiction
8 p.m. Donut consuming contest
8:30 p.m. Dwell music from New Wave Nation
9 p.m. Night time glow
Saturday, July 29
6:30 a.m. Balloon launches (climate allowing)
8 a.m. Up, Up & Away 5K
4 p.m. Meals and distributors open
4 – 10 p.m. Balloon actions: Goal drop, balloon training space, kids’s inflatables space and skydivers
6 – 7:30 p.m. Balloon launches (climate allowing)
6:30 p.m. Dwell music with Chris Kraft
8:30 p.m. Dwell music with Kolby Oakley
10 p.m. Fireworks
Sunday, July 30
6:30 a.m. Balloon launches (climate allowing)
PLAY FOOTBALL SKILLS CAMP
Tuesday, Aug. 1: 6-8 p.m. on the ForeverLawn Sports activities Advanced at Corridor of Fame Village
This free occasion for youngsters ages 10-14 “options soccer actions designed for all ability ranges” with Corridor of Famers on the sector to help.
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PLAY FOOTBALL FIRST PLAY
Wednesday, Aug. 2: 10 a.m. in Canton
“This nice occasion options hundreds of kids who type a human chain and go a soccer alongside a three-mile route from the situation in downtown Canton, the place the NFL was based, to the entrance steps of the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame,” organizers clarify.
Participates ages 18 and youthful will obtain a T-shirt and a free voucher to the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame to make use of at a later date.
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HALL OF FAME GAME
Thursday, Aug. 3: 8 p.m. at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium
Sport on!
It is the Cleveland Browns vs. the New York Jets at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium, which is situated proper subsequent to the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame.
This marks the sixth time the Browns have performed within the Corridor of Fame Sport with their final look again in 1999.
The sport will air nationally on NBC and domestically on WKYC.
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HALL OF FAME PHOTO OP
Friday, Aug. 4: 10:30 a.m. at Centennial Plaza
The category of 2023 and all returning Corridor of Famers take a bunch picture at Centennial Plaza in downtown Canton.
FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
Friday, Aug. 4: 11 a.m. on the Canton Civic Heart
Now in its sixtieth yr, organizers say this occasion on the Canton Civic Heart options practically 3,000 friends in attendance with “a various vary of trend, together with clothes for males, girls and youngsters from each native and nationwide shops.”
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ENSHRINEES’ GOLD JACKET DINNER
Friday, Aug. 4: 5 p.m. on the Canton Civic Heart
Every member throughout the class of 2023 is given their gold jacket throughout this occasion on the Canton Civic Heart. This yr’s group consists of:
OT Joe Thomas – Cleveland Browns
– Cleveland Browns DB Rondé Barber – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Don Coryell – St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers
– St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Chargers LB Chuck Howley – Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys
– Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys DL Joe Klecko – New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts
– New York Jets,Indianapolis Colts CB Darrelle Revis – New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
– New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs CB Ken Riley – Cincinnati Bengals
– Cincinnati Bengals LB Zach Thomas – Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys
– Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys DE/LB DeMarcus Ware – Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos
“Becoming a member of them on the ceremony are over 100 returning Corridor of Famers who will type ‘the Gauntlet’ to welcome the brand new class as they obtain their gold jacket.”
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CANTON REPOSITORY GRAND PARADE
Saturday, Aug. 5: 8 a.m. in Canton
Described because the fifth largest parade in america, organizers say the annual occasion options balloons, marching bands, floats, dancers, costumed soccer followers and extra. That is additionally the place soccer followers can get a glimpse of the 2023 enshrinees together with extra returning Corridor of Famers.
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ENSHRINEMENT CEREMONY
Saturday, Aug. 5: Midday
All of it leads as much as this…
The category of 2023 is formally enshrined within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame.
Tickets are nonetheless accessible, which you should purchase HERE.
CLICK HERE to be taught extra about this occasion.
CONCERT FOR LEGENDS FEATURING ZAC BROWN BAND
Saturday, Aug. 5: 8 p.m. at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium
The Zac Brown Band is coming to Canton for a live performance at Tom Benson Corridor of Fame Stadium.
“New followers quickly will understand what longtime followers accustomed to Zac Brown Band already know: This present will probably be a terrific match for Enshrinement Weekend,” Jim Porter, president of the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame, mentioned in an announcement upon asserting the live performance final yr. “The Corridor, together with our companions at Corridor of Fame Resort & Leisure Co., are thrilled to disclose this date as a part of the band’s nationwide tour announcement. Zac Brown Band stands among the many elite performers within the music trade immediately and convey a high-energy, participating and entertaining present all over the place they carry out.”
Need to go? Tickets are nonetheless accessible HERE.
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ENSHRINEES’ ROUNDTABLE
Sunday, Aug. 6: Midday on the Canton Civic Heart
The category of 2023 shares tales about their lives and soccer careers on this occasion hosted by emcee Steve Wyche of NFL Community on the Canton Civic Heart.
Purchase tickets HERE.
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