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Join us for the Welcome Celebration, presented by Transdigm, which will be held on Saturday, July 13, from 5:30-9 p.m. at Mall C in Downtown Cleveland (200 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114). This FREE event will feature:

A procession of flags from every participating country

An athlete procession from Public Square to Mall C, featuring athletes from around the world, by sport featuring flags from every participating country, beginning at 5:45 p.m.

Performances and entertainment including John Marshall Drumline, Cleveland 21Stix, Cavs Scream Team and more

Stage presentation featuring the Pan-American Masters Games athlete oath in various languages and speakers including Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Event emcees Ahmaad Crump, in-arena host for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Gabriella Kreuz, in-game host for the Cleveland Guardians

A Beer Garden presented by Beverage Distributors Inc.

To help us plan correctly, please RSVP here if you are going to attend.

Athlete should begin lining up by sport on Public Square at 5pm

We have FREE GIFTS for participants who march in the Athlete Parade!

The Athlete Parade begins at 5:45pm, the stage presentation starts at 6:30pm and the Welcome Celebration ends at 9pm.