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Get Involved in the community Community Events and Programs The City of New Albany is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Community Programs at communityevents@newalbanyohio.org or 614.855.6226. Community Events Concert Series The Summer Concert Series brings the community together for free, live music performances featuring a variety of genres in a vibrant outdoor setting. Learn More Juneteenth Celebration June 19, 2026 Join us for dance, drumming, spoken word, music, kids’ activities, food trucks, vendors, and more! Celebrate with Us Independence Day July 4, 2026 Our 2025 celebrations were a flying success! Stay tuned for details regarding 2026 festivities. Learn More Oktoberfest October 4, 2025 This year, we’re bringing all the festivities to a new location at Rose Run, ensuring a lively and memorable experience for everyone. See Details Celebrate Diwali October 18, 2025 The event’s vibrant colors, joyful dances, and spirit of togetherness lit up our city during this spectacular festival of lights. Learn More Veterans Day Breakfast November 7, 2025 Join us for the City of New Albany’s Veterans Day breakfast on Friday, November 7 at 8 a.m. at the New Albany Country Club. This special event will feature speaker Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins from the Wounded Warrior Project.
Volunteer at City Events!Looking for ways to get involved in your community? Have fun while making an impact with our volunteer team! Click the button below or head to newalbanyohio.org/volunteer to learn more.
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Interested in Sponsoring a City Event?The City of New Albany hosts a variety of community events throughout the year—each offering unique opportunities for local businesses and organizations to connect with residents. From seasonal festivals to family-friendly activities, sponsors help make these events possible while gaining valuable exposure and engagement. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit newalbanyohio.org/sponsorships. Additional opportunities may be available upon request and are subject to approval by City of New Albany staff. For questions or inquiries, please contact communityevents@newalbanyohio.org or call 614.855.6226.
Be a Community Connector in Your Neighborhood!
Join the Movement to Strengthen Our Community! We’re looking for enthusiastic New Albany residents to help bring our neighborhoods closer together. As a Community Connector, you’ll play a key role in organizing local events, building relationships, and creating a strong sense of community where everyone feels connected and supported. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more here and get involved today.
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Senior Connections
Senior Connections is a membership-based group that works to enhance wellness and provide social opportunities for the 55+ population in New Albany and surrounding areas by providing a variety of programs, activities and opportunities that focus on social, physical and mental well-being.
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IDEA Panel Initiatives
Programs and Events
The IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) Panel fosters community engagement by bringing residents, businesses, and organizations together to promote a more inclusive New Albany. Through initiatives like SOUPer Supper, Business Park Tours, A Train Near Magdeburg Viewing and Panel Discussion, Listening Sessions, and more, the panel creates opportunities for meaningful dialogue, learning, and connection.
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Apply for a Community Event Permit
Individuals or organizations that would like to hold an event on public property or plan to invite the public to an event on private property within New Albany corporate limits must submit an Event Permit Application at least 60 days prior to the event. Once the application is submitted, the event organizer will be contacted by the Community Events team for discussion and review. (Note: The City has reached its capacity to safely and successfully facilitate special events that will require the closure of streets or significant city resources for April – December 2025.) Applications for special events that take place during the first quarter of 2025 (January, February and March) are being accepted at this time. Please note that events planned and scheduled during snow season may be cancelled by the City in the case of severe inclement weather. If you would like to plan an event that takes place entirely within the boundaries of a City park and requires no police or public service assistance, please contact our event staff at communityevents@newalbanyohio.org.
Community Programs Awards
Community Programs
New Albany Community Programs Wins PRSA Award
The City of New Albany is proud to share that the 2024 Diwali Celebration has earned the Diversity and Inclusion PRism Award of Excellence at the 2025 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Central Ohio Awards Ceremony. The award reflects the City’s continued efforts to collaborate with the community and celebrate the cultures of our resident population. To receive this award, the City had to provide a testimony of impact complete with photos, attendee feedback, and measurable objectives of success. The story of the City’s Diwali Celebration is easily told when the Festival of Lights unites people from all over Central Ohio. Learn more about our Diwali Celebration at newalbanyohio.org/Diwali
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City of New Albany's Diwali Celebration Wins 1st Place
The City of New Albany is thrilled to announce that the 2024 Diwali Celebration has won 1st Place in: the Historical & Cultural Arts Programs & Events division of the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association’s 2024 Awards of Excellence. OPRA’s Awards of Excellence aim to recognize the life-changing work that events can have in their communities. The Diwali Celebration demonstrates light over darkness by bringing the community together at the Hinson Amphitheatre. The City is proud to host this significant event each year. Check out photos, recap videos, and more information about our unique Diwali Celebration at newalbanyohio.org/Diwali
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