Cleveland is known as the 216 so when the 216th birthday of July 22, 2012 approached, Ohio Homecoming planned a huge party for the city and its people.

There were performances, activities, food, music and camaraderie. Congratulations to Ohio Homecoming and thanks to all the sponsors and volunteers. Happy Birthday Cleveland!

Neil Mohney, Honorary Event Chair,
and Alonzo Mitchell III, creator of Ohio Homecoming

Besides the food, fun and entertainment there were a variety of cultural and civic groups that had booths at the event.

Cleveland Council on World Affairs

Mary Hamlin, Gary Kotlarsic and Anda Cook
of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation

IndiaFestival USA

Pierre Bejjani and Malak Jadallah at
Cleveland American Middle East Organization (CAMEO) booth

Miss Puerto Rico Image and Miss Ohio Latina

Deborah Yue, Malak Jadallah, Sujata Burgess, Asim Datta and Pierre Bejjani at the Federation of Indian Community Associations (FICA) booth

Cleveland's Peruvian community

US Olympic Boxer Terrell Gausha's booth

The music was provided by MJ the DJ who kept young and old moving to the beat.

MJ the DJ

The youngsters were joined by the North Olmsted Cheerleaders for a dance

Indiafest USA girls

Harry Weller, Ken Kovach and Asim Datta

Debbie Hanson recording birthday greetings from the Venkatesh family

Neil Mohney, Pierre Bejjani and Elie Tabanji

Happy Birthday Cleveland!

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Ohio Homecoming welcomes, sponsors and more

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Music and Dance Performances

Fashion Show Highlights

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Cleveland's 216th Birthday Happy 216 to the 216July 22, 2012

Cleveland's 216th Birthday
Happy 216 to the 216
July 22, 2012