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USSSA Great Lakes National Championship
CERAland Opening Day Activities
Monday, July 6
9 am—3:30 pm
To welcome the USSSA Great Lakes National Championship to Columbus, Monday, July 6, will be a day full of activities, fun, and community.
The festivities will begin at CERAland Park, where players, families, and fans can enjoy the morning and early afternoon packed with fun and excitement.
Test your softball abilities in player skills competitions;
Enjoy music provided by Matty O Entertainment throughout the park;
Bounce around on all the different bouncy houses;
Grab a bite from local food trucks, including Cookie Paradise, CERAland Donuts and Coffee, CERAland Sno Cones, Antojitos Rosita, D&D Lunchbox, Neon Eats, Miss Rachel’s Neat Treats, and Lemonade Bros;
Browse tournament and other local vendors, including Zap’d Permanent Jewelry;
And cheer on your team during the Team Parade.
All activities and vendors will be available from 9 am—3:30 pm, with the Team Parade beginning at 2 pm. The CERAland Park gates will open at 8 am.
After the Team Parade, the fun will continue with the Downtown Opening Day Black Party . Check out the link to learn more!
CERAland Opening Day Activities
Monday, July 6
9 am—3:30 pm
To welcome the USSSA Great Lakes National Championship to Columbus, Monday, July 6, will be a day full of activities, fun, and community.
The festivities will begin at CERAland Park, where players, families, and fans can enjoy the morning and early afternoon packed with fun and excitement.
Test your softball abilities in player skills competitions;
Enjoy music provided by Matty O Entertainment throughout the park;
Bounce around on all the different bouncy houses;
Grab a bite from local food trucks, including Cookie Paradise, CERAland Donuts and Coffee, CERAland Sno Cones, Antojitos Rosita, D&D Lunchbox, Neon Eats, Miss Rachel’s Neat Treats, and Lemonade Bros;
Browse tournament and other local vendors, including Zap’d Permanent Jewelry;
And cheer on your team during the Team Parade.
All activities and vendors will be available from 9 am—3:30 pm, with the Team Parade beginning at 2 pm. The CERAland Park gates will open at 8 am.
After the Team Parade, the fun will continue with the Downtown Opening Day Black Party . Check out the link to learn more!
Date & Time
July 6, 2026
9:00am - 3:30pm
Location
Ceraland Park
3989 S. 525 E
Columbus, IN 47203
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