The new Spark!Fishers summer festival now has a presenting sponsor, and it is a local firm, Freedom Mortgage. Roughly 80 people are working on various committees to plan for the celebration, which begins with a concert Friday, June 29th, at Saxony Fields, located just east of Witten Park, starring 90’s national recording act, Sugar Ray.
On Saturday, the festival will be centered in the heart of the Nickel Plate District and include many of the family-friendly activities that residents have come to cherish as part of their Fourth of July celebration.
“We are thrilled to sponsor the first-ever Spark!Fishers celebration,” said Stan Middleman, president and CEO of Freedom Mortgage. “Freedom Mortgage has a history of supporting the Fishers Freedom Festival, and we are glad to have the opportunity to continue giving back to this great community. As one of the city’s largest employers, Fishers is a special place to Freedom Mortgage.”
The family-owned company has locations nationwide, with the Fishers office the second-largest.
“Spark!Fishers is a celebration of our city – from where it began to its future,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “The incredible collaboration with the community steering committee has resulted in an exciting day packed with experiences sure to build new memories. Freedom Mortgage’s support as presenting sponsor of Spark!Fishers shows their dedication to being a key part of our vibrant Fishers community.”
The city has also announced more details about the inaugural Spark!Fishers festival…below is a listing, as provided by the City of Fishers:
5K Walk/Run
8 a.m.
Starts in front of Municipal Complex on 116th Street
Jump start the day with an all-ages 5K walk/run, featuring a brand-new route through downtown Fishers. Registration is now open and is $35 for adults and $25 for children under 12. The 5K is presented by community partners Geist Half Marathon and Fishers YMCA.
Fishers Farmers’ Market
8 a.m.–noon
Hamilton East Public Library Parking Lot
Shop for local produce, baked goods, and prepared foods from over 60 vendors at the market recently voted the top Farmers’ Market in Hamilton County by the Indy A-List.
Opening Ceremony
11 a.m.
Stars Stage at Liberty Plaza
Hear remarks from Mayor Fadness and presenting sponsor Freedom Mortgage as the program honors the Armed Forces at this Independence Day-themed ceremony.
Street Festival
11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Nickel Plate District
There’s fun for the whole family at this street festival featuring over 100 local food and art vendors; two entertainment stages; art in City Hall and an interactive community mural; a teen area designed by local high school students; a kid zone; a sensory friendly area; and a maternity lounge. For updates on performers and vendors, visit sparkfishers.com.
Parade
7–9 p.m.
Starts at Lantern Road & Technology Way
Celebrate Fishers’ journey to the vibrant community it is today with an illuminated, patriotic parade. Enjoy floats from more than 30 local organizations and music from high school marching bands. A sensory friendly viewing area is available at Meyer Najem (11787 Lantern Road).
Fireworks
10 p.m.
Viewing locations at Holland Park & Nickel Plate District
End the day with a bang and enjoy a Fourth of July fireworks show right from your parade spot. A sensory friendly area is available at Meyer Najem.
Stay up to date with the latest Spark!Fishers news at sparkfishers.com, or connect on social media at Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Spark!Fishers thanks the businesses and individuals who have sponsored the event to make it possible. For sponsor updates, please visit sparkfishers.com.
Presenting Sponsor Freedom Mortgage
Stars Stage Sponsors KSM
Hoosier Park
Hagerman
Stripes Stage Sponsors Cook Realty & Associates
Ed Martin Automotive Group
Shuttle Sponsors A&F Engineering
Boomerang Development
Duke Energy
Hamilton Trace & The Reserve at Hamilton Trace
HG Envoy Fishers, LLC
IU Health Saxony Hospital
RealAmerica
5K Gold Sponsor The MAX Challenge
5K Silver Sponsors Barnes & Thornburg
Citizens State Bank
Cook Realty & Associates
EMC CPR & Safety Training
Flexware Innovation
ICC Floors
IU Health Saxony Hospital
Long & Associates
Meyer Najem
Technology Interiors
Vibenomics
Friends of Spark!Fishers Nickel Plate Arts
Hamilton County Tourism
RQAW
Braden
ClearObject
Ginovus
Stevenson Legal Group
CMG Worldwide
Taylor’s Bakery
Browning Day Mullins Dierdorf
Other Sponsors: Four Day Ray Brewing
Orange Theory
Comcast
Community Health Network
In-Kind ClearObject
Four Day Ray
Indiana State Fair
Indy Fresh
Reynolds Farm Equipment