A Cleveland Legacy: Honoring Hilton O. Smith

Schedule

Thu Jul 16 2026 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Cleveland City Hall | Cleveland, OH

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Join us in Cleveland to celebrate Hilton O. Smith’s incredible legacy and lasting impact on our city!
About this Event

The City of Cleveland Cordially Invites You


Join Mayor Justin M. Bibb, civic leaders, community stakeholders, business leaders, residents, and distinguished guests as the City of Cleveland presents one of its highest civic honors—the Key to the City—to Hilton O. Smith.

This special celebration will recognize Mr. Smith's extraordinary contributions to the City of Cleveland and his decades of leadership, service, advocacy, and commitment to expanding opportunity for residents, businesses, and communities throughout our city.

The evening will feature special tributes, remarks from community and civic leaders, live entertainment, a ceremonial Key to the City presentation, and opportunities to celebrate the remarkable legacy and lasting impact of one of Cleveland's most respected leaders.

We invite you to join us in honoring a legacy that continues to inspire generations and shape the future of Cleveland.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

  • 3:15 PM - Doors Open
  • 3:30 PM - Welcome Reception and Networking
  • 4:00 PM - Ceremony

PARKING: Convenient parking is available at:

  • Willard Garage
  • Huntington Convention Center Garage
  • Municipal Parking Lot
  • Additional nearby downtown parking facilities

GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE

  • Advance registration required.
  • 4 Tickets Per Registration

EVENT DISCLAIMER:

Photography and video recording will occur during this event. By attending, participants consent to the City of Cleveland's use of photographs, video, and audio recordings for promotional, educational, archival, and public communication purposes.

For additional information, please reach out to Terrell Knight at [email protected]


Agenda

🕑: 03:15 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 03:30 PM
Welcome Reception & Networking
🕑: 04:00 PM
Ceremony
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Where is it happening?

Cleveland City Hall, 601 Lakeside Avenue East, Cleveland, United States

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