Christmas in July 2025

The 15^th Annual Christmas in July held on Saturday, July 19^th at the Dan Kostel Rec Center was a huge hit this year with large crowd and the weather cooperating!

Fun was had by all in attendance dancing on the pool deck, getting wacky balloons twisted by More Fun Entertainment-Doug Wilson, some lucky patrons won prizes, Savana Irvine Head Lifeguard leading the Hula contest and the Limbo and a great day to be in the pool!  Santa arrived on surf board with his big red bag full of toys for all the little ones in attendance, 

Thanks to all the Sponsors who made this event possible with their donations: Mayor Matt Burke (3 kids bikes & gift card)  the Recreation Department (bag of toys & other misc), Isaac Ramirez “Dummy 13” made on his 3D printer, and residents Elizabeth Lawrence and Sue Pitts for their donations.

Our Big winners:  for the 3 bikes – Willey Coker, Callie Bosone, Andre Palmer – other winners Sheriya Davis, Nicholes Dailey and other miscellaneous prizes to many to mention all of the winners.

This event Sponsored by the City of Garfield Heights, Paul Birk, Sr., Director of Parks and Recreation, & Coordinated by Mary Nichols.  Also a Big thanks to the awesome staff at the Recreation Department: Ken Dillon (music), James Bergholz, Melissa Irvine, Chris Migchelbrink, Shannon Montgomery, Jack Nikrasch, and friendly girls at the concession stand – Jordyn, Nilah and Sammi.

   most of all Thanks to Santa for coming in on his surfboard with his big bag of toys for all the kids in attendance (Bob Gruszewski)