“I don’t think you realize how much money you’re going to spend each month until you’re the one actually spending it. So I think that it gives them a greater appreciation for their parents, their guardians, caretakers, but then I also think it’s preparing them for the next step after they graduate high school,” said Kelsey Joseph, director of marketing for Superior Credit Union.

Entertainment continues into the evening, with the Lima Area Concert Band performing at 8 p.m. in the Bowl at Faurot Park. The concert leads up to the region’s largest fireworks display, which will light up the sky at 10 p.m.