CLEVELAND — America is set to celebrate its 248th birthday on July 4. In honor of Independence Day, many Northeast Ohio communities are holding celebrations, festivals, parades and fireworks.
3News has compiled a list of events happening across the Greater Cleveland area broken down by county.
Ashtabula County
Conneaut
Red, White and Boom over Lake Erie
- July 4-6
- Lakeview Park
- 3-11 p.m.
Geneva-on-the-Lake
- Thursday, July 4
- Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course
Cuyahoga County
Bay Village
- July 1-4
- Cahoon Memorial Park - West
- A gala fireworks display will take place on Thursday, July 4, at 9:45 p.m.
- More information
Bedford/Bedford Heights
39th Annual 4th of July Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- 10 a.m.
- Parade starts at Columbus and Washington Street and ends at the Bedford Heights City Hall.
Berea
Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- 10:30 a.m.
- Starts at Bond Hall parking lot off of Eastland Road on the campus of Baldwin Wallace University.
Grindstone Festival
- Thursday, July 4
- 4-10 p.m.
- Coe Lake Park
- Food & business vendors, paddle boats, live music, inflatables & fireworks at 10 p.m.
Broadview Heights
Home Days
- July 11 & 12
- 5-11 p.m.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- July 13
- 3-11 p.m.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- July 14
- 3-10 p.m.
- Fireworks at 10 p.m.
- Broadview Heights Amphitheater, 9543 Broadview Road
Cleveland
July 4th Rooftop Fireworks Party
- Thursday, July 4
- 6 p.m.
- Lago, 1091 W 10th St.
Light up the Lake
- Thursday, July 4
- 9-10 p.m.
- Fireworks begin at sundown and can be seen from the following locations:
- The Flats East Bank and West Bank
- Whiskey Island
- Wendy Park
- Edgewater Park
- Kirtland Park
- Superior Viaduct
- Settlers Landing
4th of July Fireworks & Dancing on Goodtime III
- Thursday, July 4
- 8:30-11 p.m.
- 825 East Ninth Street Pier
Cleveland Guardians game with fireworks
- Wednesday, July 3
- 7:10 p.m.
- Progressive Field
- Fireworks will also be set off after the game on Friday, July 5.
The game features a Hawaiian shirt giveaway, Sugardale Dollar Dog Night and Phantom Fireworks at the end of the game with Uncle Sam's Party Playlist. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Lakewood
Fourth of July Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- 10-11:30 a.m.
- Parade begins at Kenneth and Lake Avenue and continues to Lakewood Park
Fourth of July Concert
- Thursday, July 4
- 7 p.m.
- Lakewood Park
- Performance by the Lakewood Project, Lakewood High School's youth rock orchestra.
Fourth of July Fireworks
- Thursday, July 4
- Approximately 9:45 p.m.
- Lakewood Park
- Kiwanis Club Pavillion and Kids' Cove playground areas will be closed to be used as the fireworks launch area.
Mayfield Village
Independence Day Celebration
- Sunday, June 30
- 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Parkview Pool / The Grove
- Kid-friendly activities will be held at the Parkview Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entertainment at The Grove will begin at 5 p.m. A concert with Terry Lee Goffee – An All-American Salute to Johnny Cash starts at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks ending the night at 10 p.m.
- Event was rescheduled from previous date of June 29 due to inclement weather concerns
Shaker Heights
- Thursday, July 4
- 1-5 p.m.
- Thornton Park Pool
Music by DJ Marcus Alan Ward. Food and beverages available. Regular pool admissions and rules apply.
Strongsville
Fourth of July Fireworks and Family Festival
- Thursday, July 4
- Family Festival: 6-9 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.
- City Commons, corner of Pearl and Royalton Roads
The festival will feature family-friendly activities beginning at 6:30 p.m. The activities include inflatables, face painting, balloon animals and food trucks.
Westlake
Independence Day Parade Kickoff
- Thursday, July 4
- 10 a.m.
- Starts on Dover Center Road at Lee Burneson Middle School, ends at Clague Park.
Classic Car Show
- Thursday, July 4
- 10 a.m.
- Clague Park
Fireworks
- Thursday, July 4
- Dusk
Erie County
Sandusky
Light Up the Point
- Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5
- Dusk
- Cedar Point
Geauga County
Bainbridge
Bainbridge Community 4th of July Celebration
- Friday, July 5
- 6-10:30 p.m.
- Kenston High School
- Fireworks at dusk
Chardon
Fireworks
- Saturday, July 6
- 9-10 p.m.
- Meadowlands Extension
Old Glory Day
- Thursday, July 4
- 1-4 p.m.
- Chardon Square
Middlefield
Fireworks show
- Wednesday, July 3
- 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
- Yoder Brothers Sports Park, 16060 Almeda Drive
- Rain date July 5
Lake County
Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor Mardi Gras
- Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4
- 5-11 p.m
- Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
- Parade: July 3, 7 p.m.
- Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6
- Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
- 1-11 p.m.
Fireworks
- Saturday, July 6
- Dusk
- Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Mentor
Independence Day Celebration
- Thursday, July 4
- 5 p.m.
- Concert starts at 6:30, Forever Seger performs at 8 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9:50 p.m.
- Mentor Civic Center Park
Lorain County
Avon
Independence Day Fireworks after Lake Erie Crushers game
- Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4
- Games against Windy City Thunderbolts start at 7:05 p.m. each night
- Crushers Stadium
Elyria
- Friday, July 5
- 7 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:15 p.m.)
- West Park & Recreation
City of Elyria Parks and Recreation will host an Independence Day celebration with food trucks, live music, bounce houses, a chalk art area, basketball activities and a fireworks display.
North Ridgeville
Freedom Festival & Fireworks
- Wednesday, July 3
- Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville
- Gates open: 4 p.m.
- Fireworks: 10 p.m.
- Tickets and more information HERE.
The festival features activities, entertainment, food and beverages. Tickets for fireworks are per vehicle and can be purchased HERE.
Medina County
Brunswick
Summer Concert Series: Funkology
- Wednesday, July 3
- 6-9 p.m.
- Brunswick Community Recreation & Fitness Center
City of Brunswick fireworks display
- Wednesday, July 3
- 9 p.m.
- Brunswick High School
- Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date is July 5.
Medina
Fireworks festival
- Wednesday, July 3
- 5-10 p.m.
- Medina Recreation Center
Twin Sizzler
- Thursday, July 4
- 7:45-11 a.m.
- Medina Public Square
- 27-mile bike race, 5K, 10K fun run and kid's race
Independence Day Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- 4 p.m.
- Medina High School to East Liberty Street, then around Public Square
Medina Community Band Concert
- Thursday, July 4
- 8:30 p.m.
- Uptown Park
Medina Farmers Market
- Saturday, July 6
- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Uptown Park
Wadsworth
City of Wadsworth Independence Day Fireworks & Food Trucks
- Wednesday, July 3
- 6-10:30 p.m.
- Main Street Wadsworth
Portage County
Aurora
Fun Run 5K and 1 Mile
- Thursday, July 4
- Bicentennial Park
- Mile run at 8 a.m., 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.
Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- State Route 306 to Aurora High School
- 11 a.m.
Festival
- Thursday, July 4
- Kiwanis-Moore Park
- 12-3 p.m.
Fireworks
- Thursday, July 4
- West Pioneer Trail
- Fireworks will begin at dusk
Kent
Kent Heritage Festival
- Saturday, July 6
- 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Downtown Kent
The 29th annual Kent Heritage Festival will feature live music, entertainment, more than food options, vendors, a car show and children's activities, with fireworks at dark.
Stark County
Alliance
City of Alliance Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
- Thursday, July 4
- 5 p.m.
- Food trucks and activities start at 5 p.m., music at 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk.
- Silver Park
Canton
Monumental Fireworks Display
- Wednesday, July 3
- Entertainment starts 6 p.m.
- Fireworks: 9:45 p.m.
- McKinley Presidential Library & Museum
Massillon
Summer Concert and 3rd of July Celebration
- Wednesday, July 3
- 7 - 9 p.m.
- Duncan Plaza
North Canton
North Canton Chamber of Commerce July 4th Fireworks Show
- Thursday, July 4
- 7-10 p.m.
- North Canton Hoover High School
- Food trucks will be set up at 6 p.m., fireworks after dark around 10 p.m.
- More information
Summit County
Akron
Rib White and Blue Festival
- July 3-6
- 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Lock 3 in downtown Akron
- Free admission
Neighborhood fireworks
- Thursday, July 4
- 9:45 p.m.
- Patterson Park Sports Complex, 800 Patterson Ave.
- Akron Fulton Airport, 1600 Triplett Blvd.
Tune into 97.5 WONE to get live updates on launches and listen to a soundtrack for the fireworks show.
Downtown fireworks
- Thursday, July 4
- 9:45 p.m.
- The Backyard at Lock 3
- Tune into 97.5 WONE to get live updates on launches and listen to a soundtrack for the fireworks show.
Cuyahoga Falls
Blossom Music Festival Salute to America
- Wednesday, July 3
- 8 p.m.
- Blossom Music Center
- Fireworks immediately after the performance
The Blossom Festival Band, led by Galen S. Karriker, performs a mix of patriotic marches, Broadway showtunes and tributes to the U.S. armed forces.
Falls Downtown Fridays Concert
- Friday, July 5
- 6-10 p.m.
- Front Street, Downtown Cuyahoga Falls
- Performance by the Lees Brothers Band at 6 p.m., followed by Michael Weber Show at 8 p.m.
- Beer provided by HiHO Brewing Company and Missing Mountain Brewing Company. Food trucks on site.
Fairlawn
Independence Day Celebration
- Thursday, July 4
- Bicentennial Park, 3486 South Smith Road
- 5-10 p.m.
The celebration will feature food and drinks as well as live entertainment and fireworks at 10 p.m.
Green
FreedomFest
- Saturday, June 29
- 5 p.m.* to 11 p.m.
- Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Road
- * Start time has been moved and daytime activities have been canceled due to predicted weather conditions.
- In the event of thunderstorms, all activities will be halted for the duration of the storm, then reopened 30 minutes after last thunder clap and/or lightning strike.
- Cancellations will communicated via social media and text messaging. To register for text messaging, text GREENOH to 99411.
- Fireworks rain date is June 30.
- More information
The City of Green will kick off the Fourth of July with a day of fun family activities, games, local food vendors, live music, skydivers and fireworks. The fireworks show will take place at 10:15 p.m.
Hudson
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
- Sunday, June 30
- 7-11 p.m.
- Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Road
- Rain date July 7
- More information
Fireworks Cleanup
- Monday, July 1
- 8-10 a.m.
- Barlow Farm Park
- Volunteers needed to clean up from fireworks. Meet by the soccer field parking lot. Cleaning materials provided.
- Sign-up form HERE.
Four on the 4th Race
- Thursday, July 5
- 9-11:30 a.m.
- First and Main Green
Hudson will host a four-mile road race/walk on the Fourth of July. A two-mile option is available. Late registration (June 24-July 4) is $35.
Stow
Firecracker Run
- Thursday, July 4
- 7:30-9 a.m.
- Holy Family Church
The annual Stow Firecracker Run is returning on the Fourth of July for a 4-mile and 2-mile fun run.
4-Mile: $35 pre-registration; $40 day of race | 2-Mile Fun Run: $25 pre-registration; $30 day of race.
Concerts on the Green: Sudden Change
- Friday, July 5
- 6-8 p.m.
- Stow City Center Campus, 3870 Darrow Rd.
Stow Fourth of July Parade
- Thursday, July 4
- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Kent Road
The parade starts at Stow Community Shopping Plaza parking lot and ends just past Holy Family Church.
Portage Lakes
Portage Lakes Fireworks Association Annual Show
- Saturday, July 8