Get To Know Local Heroes This Heroes' Day At Great Lakes Mall

The public can meet with local heroes and learn ways to promote safety on the roads and in their communities on May 11 at Great Lakes Mall.

The mall, the Lake County Task Force On Crime Prevention and their partners will celebrate Heroes Day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Heroes’ Day is an extension of Law Day, which has been held at Great Lakes Mall for 30 years. Police, firefighters and other law enforcement agencies in Lake County, as well as departments in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga and Geauga counties will participate.

Furthermore, Great Lakes Mall has partnered with Lake County Safe Communities and Safe Kids Coalition in Cleveland to bring even more programming for children and families.

For example, Local Boy Scouts will lead youth seatbelt training event from 12 to 3 p.m. In addition to teaching an important safety lesson, scouts will have the opportunity to earn a vehicle safety patch for their efforts.

Also, the local Click It or Ticket Campaign will kick off at 3 p.m. on the stage near Macy’s with local speakers talking about the importance of seatbelt safety and awards.

Similarly, the Lake County General Health District will be handing out 50 child bicycle helmets in honor of Bike Safety Week, which runs from May 6 to 10.

Helmets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 11 a.m. at the Health District table.

“This is the 30th anniversary of Law Day at Great Lakes Mall and we’re celebrating this milestone by incorporating even more local heroes from Mentor and its surrounding counties,” said Renee Lanzara, the director of marketing and business development for Great Lakes Mall. “It’s a great opportunity to interact with the people who work every day to keep our community safe.”

During Heroes Day, guests will have the opportunity to see various patrol vehicles, including motorcycles and ATVs, view educational and interactive displays and speak with officers and firefighters in their community.

Other activities could include, canine demonstrations, speakers, martial arts demonstrations and more.