Fourth of July weekend is upon us, and now is the time to find the perfect spot to watch fireworks.
Be sure to double check with the city/event website before heading out in case of possible changes.
CUYAHOGA COUNTY
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park in Bay Village, Ohio
When: July 4, 2016 at 9:45 p.m. (Rain date Tuesday, July 5)
Berea Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Coe Lake
When: July 4, 2016 at 10 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk, weather permitting. Bring a blanket or lawnchair.
Bratenahl Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: Village Park, Bratenahl, Ohio 44108
When: July 3, 2016 7 p.m.
Cleveland 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Where Lake Erie meets the Cuyahoga River. Enjoy the view from various locations.
When: July 4, 2016 at dusk
Where: 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147
When: July 7, 2016 at 5-11 p.m.
July 8, 2016 at 5-11 p.m.
July 9, 2016 at 3-11 p.m.
July 10, 2016 at 3-11 p.m.
Where: Elmwood Park 6363 Selig Drive Independence, Ohio 44131
When: July 1, 2016 at 10 p.m.
Lakewood 4th of July Celebration
The parade is scheduled to step off on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. on Lake Avenue at Kenneth Drive and conclude at Lakewood Park.
After the parade, festivities will continue in Lakewood Park with games, food, activities and information provided by several of Lakewood’s community organizations
The Lakewood Project, Lakewood High School’s Youth Rock Orchestra, performs before the fireworks extravaganza.
Where: Lakewood Park
When: July 4, 2016 at 9:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
North Olmsted Bicentennial Boom
Where: 4954 Great Northern Blvd North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
When: July 3, 2016 7-11 p.m.
The celebration this year features food trucks, live music, street performers, face-painters, balloon artists & much more. This is event is perfect for all ages, so don’t miss this summer showcase event at Great Northern Mall!
Progressive Field
Get the full Progressive Field experience on this Independence Day with 12 local foodie favorites and the Beer Garden inside the ballpark. Grab some nachos from Barrio Gateway, a cold locally made brew from Great Lakes Brewing Company and enjoy the magic of the post-game firework show. Cheer on the Indians while they play the Tigers on July 4th!
Solon Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Solon Community Park, 6679 SOM Center Rd, Solon, Ohio
When: July 4, 2016 at dusk
Ever wonder how fireworks are made? Venture over to the Great Lakes Science Center for hands-on experiments. Let children learn the chemistry behind fireworks in a fun way from the staff at Star Spangled Science. Make and take your own wearable patriotic art to show off this 4th of July!
Where: Great Lakes Science Center
When: July 1-4
Strongsville will have its annual Fourth of July fireworks show at 10 p.m. July 4 at the Foltz Athletic Fields. The display is made possible by donations from local sponsors.
Where: Foltz Soccer Complex on Foltz Parkway and West Lunn Road in Strongsville, Ohio 44136
When: July 4 at 10 p.m.
Where: Clague Park
When: July 4
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Balloon Clowns & Face Painters at the Hilliard Road (east) entrance to Clague Park near stage
10 a.m. - Parade Kicks Off at Burneson Middle School on Dover Center Rd., then onto Hilliard Blvd traveling east to Clague Park. Classic Car Show at Clague Park
11:15 a.m. - Americana - Mayor Clough & City Council Celebrate America’s birthday at Clague Park entrance. National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, Patriotic Readings, Parade Awards, and Special Presentations
4 p.m. - Various food vendors will be available including; Bailey’s Boardwalk Fries, Bulldog Ice Cream, Romeo’s Pizza, The Original Greek Gyro Company, River Dog Café, Barrio Taco Truck & Island Delights Smoothies
6 p.m. - DJ EZ @ Gazebo
Dusk - Fireworks begin
Warrensville Heights Fireworks
Where: Warrensville Heights High School, 4270 Northfield Road, Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128
When: July 3, 2016 at dusk
Limited seating in the football field bleachers behind Warrensville Heights High School.
WAYNE COUNTY
Orrville Firefighters July 4th Fireworks
Parade: Wed., June 29, 7 p.m.
Fireworks: Sun., July 3, 10:15 p.m.
Carnival: June 29 - July 3, 2016
Softball Tournament: June 30-July 3
Where: Oldman and Burbank Soccer Field
When: July 4. Starts at 5 p.m. Fireworks at 10 p.m.
MEDINA COUNTY
Brunswick Summer Celebration Festival
Where: Brunswick High School 3581 Center Road, Brunswick, Ohio 44212
When: June 29 to July 4, 2016. Fireworks July 2 at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Medina High School
When: July 3, 2016 at 9:45 p.m.
Wadsworth 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Downtown Wadsworth, on High Street in Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
When: July 3, 2016 at Dusk
Parade line up at noon and steps off at 1 p.m. Festival begins after parade
Where: Firestone Park on Park Drive in Spencer, Ohio 44275
When: July 4, 2016 at Dusk
Where: Mill Stream Park, Maple Street Valley City, Ohio 44280
When: July 4, 2016 at sundown
SUMMIT COUNTY
Akron Rib White & Blue Festival
The City of Akron presents Rib White and Blue, Akron's National Rib Festival, July 1st through the 4th on South Main Street in downtown Akron. Admission is FREE all 4 days, and gates open at 11am.
Where: Lock 3 200 S. Main St, Akron, Ohio 44308
When: July 1-July 4. Fireworks 9:45 p.m.
Blossom Festival – Salute to America
Where: Blossom Music Center 1145 West Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223
When: July 4, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Where: Portage Lakes State Park 5031 Manchester Road, New Franklin, Ohio 44319
When: July 2, 2016 at 10 p.m.
Where: Barlow Farm Park 2100 Barlow Rd, Hudson, Ohio 44236
When: July 5, 2016 at 10 p.m.
The day will include activities beginning at 5 p.m.to include: food trucks/vendors, beverages, children’s activities, a chalk walk art display, and performances by the Western Reserve Community Band and Funkology, a 10 piece band playing hits from the 1960's through today.
LORAIN COUNTY
Avon Fireworks after Crushers game
4th of July Fireworks will be after the Lake Erie Crushers game, which starts at 7:05 p.m. Organizers estimate that fireworks will start close to 10 p.m.
Where: All Pro Freight Stadium
When: July 4 after the game
Where: Weiss Field 33401 Webber Rd, Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
When: July 1, 2016 at dusk. (Rain date July 6)
FIREWORKS! Bruce in the USA, The Worlds #1 Tribute to Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band with Victory Highway
Where: Black River Landing 421 Black River Lane, Lorain, Ohio 44052
When: July 3, 2016
Elyria Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: West Park 1200 Foster Ave, Elyria, Ohio 44035
When: Thursday, June 30. Music at 7 p.m. Fireworks at dusk.
Where: Willow Park Main St, Grafton, Ohio 44044
When: July 2, 2016 at 10 p.m.
North Ridgeville Independence Fireworks
Games, face painting and live music. The event will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks show will follow at dark. The event is FREE to the general public. Rain date: July 3 (fireworks only). Please Note: Bainbridge Road, between Root Road and Route 83, will be closed at 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 2 and will reopen Sunday morning July 3; Splash Pad will close at 5:00 PM on Saturday, July 2 in preparation for the annual fireworks display.
Where: South Central Park, North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039
When: July 2, 2016 at dark.
Where: Oberlin Recreation Complex 225 West Hamilton Road
When: July 4, 2016 at Dusk. Rain day: July 5.
Where: Lorain County Fairgrounds 23000 Gas St., Wellington, Ohio 44090
When: July 3, 2016 at Dusk
Town Hall lawn. 6 p.m. Ice Cream Social, 7 p.m. Patriots Community Band Concert (Rain Location - Patricia Lindley Center). Fireworks at Lorain County Fairgrounds.
Where: Eagle Street Park and Fire Station, Rochester, Ohio 44090
When: July 4, 2016 at dark
GEAUGA COUNTY
Bainbridge Township Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Kenston High School 9500 Bainbridge Rd, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
When: July 3, 2016 at dusk
Live music, bounce houses, food, face painters, balloon sculpting, and safety & service
vehicle demonstration.
Where: Geauga County Fairgrounds 14373 N Cheshire St. Burton, Ohio 44021
When: July 4, 2016 at dusk
Where: 151 Chardon Ave, Chardon, Ohio 44024
When: July 4, 2016 1-4 p.m.
Where: Thompson Raceway Park 8233 Sidley Road, Thompson, Ohio 44086
When: July 3, 2016. Gates open 11 a.m. Show at 5 p.m.
ERIE COUNTY
Cedar Point 3D 4th of July Fireworks
Where: 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44871
When: July 4, 2016 at dusk
Huron Red White and Blues Bang Fireworks
Where: Huron Boat Basin 330 Main Street
When: July 2 at 10:30 p.m.
STARK COUNTY
Alliance Silver Park Fireworks
Where: Silver Park, 2930 South Union Ave, Alliance 44601
When: Saturday, July 4 at Dusk
Where: Silver Park, 2930 South Union Ave. Alliance 44601
When: July 4 at 9:50 p.m.
Massillon City of Champions Independence Day Celebration
Where: Massillon Recreation Center
When: July 3 at 9:45 p.m.
ASHLAND COUNTY
Where: Ashland Community Stadium, Katherine Avenue Ashland, OH 44805
When: July 4 at 9 p.m.
Loudenville Riverside Park Fireworks
Where: Riverside Park
When: July 2 at dusk
PORTAGE COUNTY
Aurora Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: West Pioneer Trail
When: July 4, 2016 at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Hiram College Football Field
When: July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Downtown Kent
When: July 4th at dusk
ASHTABULA COUNTY
Conneaut 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Lakeview Park, Conneaut, OH 44030
When: July 3 at 10 p.m.
Where: Geneva-on-the-Lake Resort Golf Course, Al Mraz Drive
When: July 4
LAKE COUNTY
Where: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, 301 Huntington Beach Drive, Fairport Harbor, Ohio 44077
When: July 4 at Dusk
Where: Civic Center Park 8500 Civic Center Blv
When: July 4, 2016 9:50 p.m.
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY
New Philadelphia 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Tuscora Park
When: July 2 at 10 p.m.
RICHLAND COUNTY
Where: Charles Mill Lake Park
When: July 2 at Dusk
Where: Behind Ontario Middle School 467 Shelby-Ontario Road
When: July 2 10:05 p.m.
For an extended list of Ohio firework showings, visit fireworksinohio.com
