It's time to celebrate America's 243nd birthday, and Northeast Ohio is ready to let freedom ring!
WKYC has compiled a list of some of the best festivities and fireworks displays in the area. If you'd like to submit one you think we missed, please send an email to WKYC-Webteam@wkyc.com
Ashland County
Ashland (July 4)
- Festivities begin at 5 p.m. from Community Stadium, including a Journey Tribute Band
- Fireworks at dusk
Ashtabula County
Conneaut (July 4-6)
- Festival at Lakeview Park with rides, entertainment, food, and more from noon-midnight each day
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 6
Geneva-on-the-Lake (July 4)
- Festivities all day from GOTL Municipal Golf Course with plenty of food and music
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.; can be seen all across the strip
Carroll County
Mineral City (July 5)
- Fireworks begin at roughly 10 p.m at Atwood Lake
Cuyahoga County
Bay Village (July 3-6)
- Bay Days festival at Cahoon Memorial Park featuring rides, kids parade, and even a vintage baseball game
- Fireworks at dusk on July 4
Berea (July 4-6)
- Grindstone Festival takes place from 4-10 p.m. each day at Coe Lake Park, with paddle boat rides, live music, rides and games, and so much more.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 4
Brantenahl (July 3)
- Independence Day Celebration at Village park starting at 7 p.m.
- Fireworks around 10 p.m.
Broadview Heights (July 11-14)
- Home Days on the Green with live music, activities, and even a petting zoo
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. each of the first three days
Cleveland (July 4)
- Fireworks at sundown, with notable viewing spots being Dock 20 on Lake Erie, the William G. Mather Steamship, or even the Goodtime III for dinner and dancing
- Greater Cleveland Aquarium will also hold a special "Fun Before 4" event beginning at 10 a.m., with free admission for all active military and first responders
- NOTE: This year's Star-Spangled Spectacular featuring the Cleveland Orchestra will not take place until Aug. 7 due to the MLB All-Star Game Festivities
Lakewood (July 4)
- Parade and concert staring at 10 a.m. at Lakewood Park
- Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., with residents also having a view from Elmwood Park in Independence
Mayfield Village (June 29)
- Parkview Pool activities starting at noon
- Music at the Grove at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Middleburg Heights (June 27-29)
- Summer in the City Festival at library and Central Park with parade, games, rides, and even a car show
- Fireworks at dusk on June 29
North Olmsted (June 30)
- Boom! 2018 at Great Northern Mall at 7 p.m. with food trucks, live music, and so much more
- Fireworks at dusk
Solon (July 3)
- Fireworks at dusk from Solon Community Park
- Multiple traffic restrictions will be in effect along SOM Center Road; click here for more details
Strongsville (July 4)
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. from the Foltz Pkwy. athletic fields
Westlake (July 4)
- Festivities begin at Clague Park at 9:30 a.m., with parade, food, car show, and even patriotic readings
- Fireworks at dusk
Erie County
Cedar Point (July 4-6)
- "Light Up the Point" fireworks all three nights, with festivities beginning at 9 p.m. and the best viewing from Cedar Point Beach near Windseeker
- Free admission for all active and retired military as well as active first responders
Put-in-Bay (July 4)
- Fireworks at dusk from the harbor
- Naturalization ceremony will also take place for new U.S. citizens at 11 a.m. from the lower plaza
Sandusky (July 4)
- Stars & Stripes Festival from Washington Park starting at 10 a.m. with food, games, music, and pony rides
- Fireworks at dusk
Geauga County
Auburn Township/Bainbridge (July 5)
- Fireworks at 6 p.m. from Kenston High School
Chardon (July 3)
- Old Glory Day Festival from Historic Chardon Square beginning at 1 p.m. with children's parade and plenty of food and activities
- Fireworks at dusk
Holmes County
Millersburg (June 29)
- Thunder Over Holmes County fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. downtown
Loudonville (July 6)
- Fireworks begin at dusk from Riverside Park
Huron County
Norwalk (July 4-6)
- Parade on July 4 for children and veterans with fireworks at dusk on the fairgrounds
- Norwalk Music Festival also takes place all three days
Lake County
Eastlake/Willowick (July 4)
- Fireworks at Classic Park
- Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show begins at 9:55
Fairport Harbor (July 3-7)
- Fairport Mardi Gras Festival featuring parade and special days for kids, seniors, and veterans
- Fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 7
Mentor (July 4)
- Special concert from the Cleveland POPS beginning at 7:30 p.m. from the Mentor Civic Amphitheater, followed by a 25-minute fireworks display
Painesville (July 5)
- "Freedom Friday" at Painesville Speedway with racing in Ironmen Classic
- Fireworks to follow
Willoughby (July 4)
- Fireworks at 9 p.m. from Willoughby South High School
Lorain County
Avon (July 3-4)
- Fireworks each night following 7:05 p.m. Lake Erie Crushers games at Sprenger Stadium
Avon Lake (July 4)
- Dog parade at 1 p.m. followed by celebration at Weiss Fields
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Elyria (July 4)
- Great American Picnic and Fireworks Show at West Park
- Fireworks at dusk
Lorain (July 4)
- Fireworks at dusk from Mile-Long Pier
North Ridgeville (July 3)
- Celebration at South Central Park at 7 p.m. with food, live music, balloons, and bounce houses
- Fireworks at dusk from American Fireworks
Oberlin (July 4)
- Fireworks at dusk from recreational compex
Medina County
Brunswick (July 3)
- Fireworks at dusk from Brunswick High School
Medina (July 3-4)
- Fireworks at dusk on July 3 from Brunswick High School
- Parade downtown at 4 p.m. on July 4
Valley City (July 4)
- Celebration starts at 11 a.m. with parade, music, car show, music, and plenty of food
- Fireworks at dusk from Mill Stream Park
Wadsworth (July 3)
- Downtown fireworks at dusk
Portage County
Aurora (July 4)
- Fun Run at 8 a.m. followed by parade and festival at Kiwanis-Moore Park
- Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Hiram (July 3-4)
- Folk music, food trucks, and helicopter tours starting at 7:30 p.m. on July 3 from Hiram College Football Field; fireworks to follow at 9:30
- Festivities continue on July 4 with parade, car show, sports, and plenty of games and contests downtown
Kent (July 6)
- Heritage Festival downtown with Kid's Zone and plenty of food and entertainment
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
Richland County
Ontario (June 29)
- Celebration at Ontario High School includes parade, frog jumping contest, laser tag, 5K run, pageant, and plenty of games
- Fireworks at 10:05 p.m.
Mansfield (June 30 & July 6)
- Mansfield Motor Speedway Freedom Fest Fireworks at dusk on June 30
- Fireworks at Charles Mill Lake Park at dusk on July 6
Stark County
Alliance (July 4)
- Fireworks at dusk from Silver Park
Canton
- Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. from McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
Jackson Township (June 26-29)
- Celebration all three days at North Park including car show at 5 p.m. and Night Glow 5K run & Kid's Fun Run at 9:15 on June 28
- Fireworks at dusk on June 29
Massillon (July 3)
- City of Champions Independence Day Celebration starting at 5 p.m. with food, music, games, and kids pageants
- Fireworks at dusk
North Canton (July 4)
- Parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by celebration at 7 p.m. at North Canton Hoover Memorial Stadium with plenty of music, food, and children's activities
- Fireworks at dusk
North Lawrence (July 6)
- Fireworks at dusk from Clays Park Resort campground
Summit County
Akron (July 3-6)
- Annual Rib, White, & Blue Festival at Lock 3 beginning at 11 a.m. with massive rib cook-off
- Fireworks at 9:45 p.m. on July 4
Barberton (June 29)
- Auto racing at Barberton Motor Speedway
- Fireworks at dusk
Cuyahoga Falls (July 3-4)
- Blossom Music Festival's Salute to America concert featuring patriotic music and fireworks both nights starting at 8 p.m.
Fairlawn (July 4)
- Parade at 4:30 p.m. followed by concert at Bicentennial Park
- Fireworks at 10 p.m., although they could go off as early as 7:30 p.m. depending on weather
Green (June 29)
- Freedom Fest at Boettler Park starting at noon, with food, music, beer garden, inflatables, and even train rides
- Fireworks at dusk
Hudson
- Fireworks at dusk from Barlow Farm Park
Portage Lakes (July 6)
- Portage Lakes State Park at 10 p.m.
Springfield Lake (June 27-30)
- Rock the Docks Festival with music, rides, food, games, and even an animal show
- Fireworks at dusk on June 29
Twinsburg (July 3)
- Cleveland Pops Orchestra concert at 7:30 p.m. at Perici Amphitheater
- Fireworks to follow
Tuscarawas County
Mineral City (July 4-7)
- Celebration each day at Atwood Lake Park with crafts, activities, and night hikes
- Fireworks at 10 p.m. on July 5
Wayne County
Orrville (July 2-6)
- Orrville Firefighters Independence Day Celebration with parade on July 2 followed by days of various fun activities
- Fireworks at dusk on July 6
Wooster (July 4)
- Ohio Light Opera Community Pops concert at 7 p.m. downtown
- Fireworks at dusk from Kinney Fields
