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Good morning, Cleveland! This is The 216 Scoop: Patio season is a civic duty in Cleveland. We rounded up 86 spots for eating, drinking, people-watching, and calling lake breeze “wellness.” 🍹☀️

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Every June, Wade Oval transforms into a moving canvas – filled with towering puppets, giant butterflies, stilt walkers, drummers, dancers and artists.

And what started as a one-off party has become a staple of festival season.

Since 1990, Parade the Circle has served as one of the city’s most distinctive cultural traditions — a celebration where art leaves the museum walls and spills onto the streets.

It started as part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's 75th anniversary celebration. But the artistic procession around Wade Oval quickly captured the imagination of participants and spectators alike.

Parade the Circle has grown from attracting 125 participants and 500 spectators to amassing up to 80,000 people in Wade Oval. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Info.

It’s one of three big fests on Saturday.

Don’t forget:

Larchmere PorchFest: The Larchmere neighborhood bash rolls more than 30 acts -- from rock to folk to funk to jazz – that play on porches to create a swinging street party. Info.

The Hooley: It transforms Kamm’s Corners into an arts, music and food-filled street party full of Irish spirit… After all, "hooley" is Irish slang for a celebration. Info.

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It was a year of triumph and transformation – when sports glory, politics and urban revival made Cleveland the center of the universe.

The Cavs made a believer out even the biggest pessimist with a historic comeback to win the NBA title.

The Indians came oh-so-close to winning the World Series.

The city received endless praise for its hosting of the RNC.

So, it’s no surprise that Cleveland has embraced 2016 vibes — a nostalgia for a different time embraced around the world.

Few American cities experienced a year quite like Cleveland did in 2016, when a gritty underdog triumphed against long odds.

The Cavs comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Warriors to with the championship captured the spirit of the line, “Cleveland You Gotta Be Tough.”

The team will pay tribute to that historic win with a party at Meet Me Here Plaza on Friday, June 19^th,12:00- 3:00 p.m.

The Cavs will roll out food trucks, a beer garden, interactive activities and a replay of Game 7. Admission is free, but you have to RSVP here.

We cherish summers in Cleveland. Yes, because there are so many things to do but also because surviving those nasty winters unleash our inner party monster.

Especially during patio season when leafy green getaways and stellar views pair so well with al fresco drinking and dining.

We’ve just rolled our 2026 Cleveland Patio Guide – 87 places to toast the golden days of summer.

Yes, 87 – a wide range of places that hit the spot in summer.

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Here are five with enchanting views: 

17 River Grille: It’s like walking into a postcard -- a patio deck that overlooks the picturesque Chagrin Falls and boasts a priceless view. 

Collision Bend: Located in the 19^th-century building that once housed the storied Watermark, it boasts an energetic crowd and timeless views of the Flats.

Creekside: A secluded getaway in the Brecksville woods -- where peace of mind and a delightful food and drink menu reign, as the wind rustles through the leaves and the creek down below trickles along.

Merwin's Wharf: This sprawling patio along the Cuyahoga sits amid a unique mix of industry and nature, old bridges and wild greenery. Great views and vibes.

Moosehead Hoof & Ladder: The back of this eatery – housed in a 1940s firehouse – juts into the woods overlooking Rocky River. So much so that you feel cut off from civilization… trees, leaves, plants, greenery, deer in the distance.

FRIDAY

U.S. vs Paraguay Watch Party: Cleveland Soccer Club hosts a 9 p.m. watch party for Team U.S.A.’s opened match in the World Cup. Big screen, food trucks and festivities start at 3 p.m. Info.

Sommore: The Queen of comedy brings her over-the-top takes on money and sexual politics to the Funny Bone. 7 and 9:30 p.m. (Also performs Saturday-Sunday). Info.

SATURDAY

Rock Doc Film Festival: The Rock Hall rolls out six documentaries, rare archival footage and talks with filmmakers that chronicled music. 11 a.m. Info.

Azure Day Party: The daytime bash brings house DJs to one of Cleveland’s most striking patios with stellar views of downtown – Eden Rooftop at The 9. 2 p.m. Info.

Avengers: The S.F. punk legends led by Penelope Houston bring their intense, surging outsider anthems to the Beachland Tavern. 8 p.m. Info.

SUNDAY

Ohio Vintage Expo Cleveland: More than 50 local vendors bring their vintage clothing, décor, vinyl, jewelry and more to Tenk West Bank. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info.

Steam in the Valley: The Nickel Plate Road steam locomotive 765 is returning to Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad at Rockside Train Depot. 3:30 p.m. Info.

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The list of memorable shows is endless: White Stripes, Black Keys, Oh Sees, Neko Case, Robert Lockwood Jr., the Cramps, Arthur Lee and Love, Ian Hunter.

But the Beachland Ballroom is also a beloved stop for its Sunday brunches and flea markets.

On Sunday, the Collinwood club rolls out its summer edition of the latter.

The market boasts 50+ vendors both indoors and outdoors specializing in selling: vinyl, vintage items, retro clothing, handmade jewelry and gifts, artwork, music memorabilia. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info.

Cuyahoga County was created on June 7, 1807, and organized on May 1, 1810. Here is how it looked in 1874.

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