The Fourth of July is only a couple weeks away. Below is a list of over 60 4th of July Events taking place across Northeast Ohio.
Whether it be a fireworks display, parade, community celebration or festival there are many ways to celebrate this Independence Day.
If you know of any event that isn’t listed please leave a comment below or email me and I’ll get it added.
Akron – Rib, White & Blue Festival – Ohio’s Largest 4th of July Rib Festival
July 2nd through July 4th
South Main Street in front of Lock 3, Downtown Akron (map)
Free Admission
Fireworks – July 4th at 9:50pm
Akron – FREE Akron Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert at Lock 3
Wednesday, July 4th at 8:00pm
Lock 3, Downtown Akron (map)
Free Admission
Fireworks – 9:50pm
Aurora – July 4th Festivities
Wednesday, July 4th
1-mile & 5K Fun Run – 8:00am at Bicentennial Gazebo
4th of July Parade – 11:00am at Barrington Town Square
Festival from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Kiwanis Moore Park
Fireworks – approximately 9:45pm at Pioneer Baseball Fields
Avon - Military Appreciation Night at All Pro Freight Stadium
Tuesday, July 3rd
2009 Baseball Boulevard Avon, Ohio 44011 (map)
Bainbridge Township – Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 1st
River Road Park – Bainbridge Township (map)
Live music from The Stone River Band and Sloppy Joe – 6:00pm
Kids’ Activities: inflatable rides, face painting and balloon caricatures
Fireworks Display – 9:45pm
Bay Village – Bay Days Festival
June 30th through July 4th
Cahoon Park, Bay Village (map)
Kids Activities, Games, Rides, Live Music and more
Fireworks – Wednesday, July 4th at 9:45pm (Rain Date: July 5th)
Bedford – Fireworks and festivities at Chanel High School
Sunday, July 1st
St. Peter Chanel High School – 480 Northfield Road, Bedford, Ohio 44146 (map)
Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. with events for all ages including a baseball throw, candy scramble, bat spin, sack race, balloon toss, Simon Says, and toilet paper wrap.
Fireworks show at dusk
Bedford / Bedford Heights – 4th of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00am
Parade starts in Bedford at Columbus and Washington Street, proceeds east on Columbus Road to Perkins Road, disbanding at Bedford Heights City Hall.
Berea - 2012 Grindstone Festival
July 4th through 6th, 2:00pm to 11:00pm each day
Coe Lake Berea, OH 44017 (map)
Wednesday, July 4th from 2:00pm to 11:00pm
Kid’s Activities, Food, Games, Rides, Live Music and more
Fireworks at Coe Lake – Wednesday July 4th at 10:00pm
4th of July Parade – Thursday, July 5th at 7:00pm
Boardman – FREE Military Band Concert and Fireworks
Thursday, July 5th at 8:00pm
Boardman Park – Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre – 375 Boardman-Poland Rd. Boardman, Ohio (map)
Army Jazz Band Concerts begins at 8:00pm. If weather is poor, performance will be held at Boardman High School Performing Arts Centre.
Bolivar – Independence Day Ceremony at Fort Laurens
Wednesday, July 4th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm
11067 Fort Laurens Road NE, Bolivar, OH, 44612 (map)
A ceremony is held at the Tomb of the Unknown American Patriot and features an 18th Century and modern color guard.
Brecksville – Home Days Celebration & Fireworks
June 29th through July 1st
Public Square, Brecksville OH (map)
Mini-Fireworks Preview – Saturday, June 30th at 10:00pm
Fireworks Grand Display – Sunday, July 1st at 10:00 pm
Brunswick – Patriot Party
Tuesday, July 3rd
Brunswick Rec Center – 3637 Center Road Brunswick, OH 44212 (map)
Fireworks at 10 (rain date: July 5)
Canfield - 4th of July Community Events
Wednesday, July 4th
Canfield, OH
Firecracker 4 Mile Run, Kids Fun Run, Live Music and more
4th of July Parade – 10:00am
Canfield - Canfield Rotary 2012 Fireworks Fest
Saturday June 30th, 2012 from 6:00pm until 10:30pm
Cainfield Fairgrounds 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, Mahoning, OH 44406 (map)
Gates open at 6 PM, Food and Entertainment All Evening, Fireworks Starts at 10 PM (Rain Date: July 1)
Cost: Entertainment and Fireworks are Free. Parking is $5 per Car
Canton – Summer Sounds: FREE Patriotic Concert in the Park
Saturday, July 7th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Petros Lake Park – 3275 Perry Dr. SW, Canton 44706 (map)
The Canal Fulton-Clinton Community Band will perform a variety of patriotic concert band pieces. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the event of rain, this performance will be cancelled.
Canton - Canton July 4th Concert and Fireworks
Wednesday July 4th at Dusk
Memorial Park 800 McKinley Monument Canton, Ohio 44708 (map)
Chardon – Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:00pm
Between Chardon High School and Middle School
Chagrin Falls – 4th of July Ceremony
Wednesday, July 4th
8:30 – Family FUN parade (decorate your bike, stroller, dog or yourself)
9:30 – Veterans Ceremony at Triangle Park
12:00 – Car Show
Chippewa Lake – Lions Club 2012 Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 1:00pm
The parade begins at 1:00 at Gloria Glens Town Hall on Lake Road and ends at LionsPark.
Chippewa Lake – Lions Club 2012 Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 1:00pm
The parade begins at 1:00 at Gloria Glens Town Hall on Lake Road and ends at LionsPark.
Cleveland - Rock and Boom
Wednesday, July 4th at 7:00pm
Upon the Steamship William G. Mather, at Great Lakes Science Center, downtown Cleveland
Celebrate Independence Day from the decks of the Mather and watch Cleveland’s fireworks. Food and drinks can be purchased onboard. $15 ($12 members). Call 216-621-2400 to reserve tickets.
Cleveland – West Park Kiwanis Club’s Independence Day Parade
Wednesday, July 4th
Cleveland – Red, White & Zoo
Wednesday, July 4th from 10:00am to 7:00pm
3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 (map)
Everyone’s invited to celebrate Independence Day along with the red, white and blue creatures of Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Cleveland - Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Red, White & Brew
Wednesday, July 4th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
2000 Sycamore Street , Cleveland , OH 44113 (map)
Enjoy the aquarium, followed by outdoor entertainment, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages and conessions, and spectacular fireworks overlooking the Cuyahoga River and the beautiful city of Cleveland. Guests will receive VIP seating to watch fireworks on the Cityview patio and the Riverview Patio Bar and Grill.
Columbiana – July 4th Community Celebration
July 4, 2012 9:00 am to 10:45 pm
Conneaut – 4th of July Festival at Lakeview Park
July 5th through 8th
Lakeview Park – 340 Erie Street, Conneaut, OH (map)
Fireworks – Sunday, July 8 at 10:15pm
Coshocton – 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4th
Coshocton County Fairgrounds, 707 Kenilworth Ave Coshocton, OH 43812 (map)
Patriotic Tribute – 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Grandstrand Entertainment – 7:45pm
Fireworks – 10:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls – Blossom Festival America the Beautiful – Cleveland Orchestra and Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3rd at 8:00pm
Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (map)
Performance by the Cleveland Orchestra and Fireworks immediately following
Cuyahoga Falls – Blossom Festival Salute to America – Cleveland Orchestra and Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at 8:00pm
Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls (map)
Performance by the Cleveland Orchestra and Fireworks immediately following
Fairlawn – 4th of July Celebration – Concert & Fireworks
Sunday, July 1
Bicentennial Park – South Smith Road (map)
The annual free outdoor concert will feature a two hour performance by the Brass Band of the Western Reserve beginning at 8:00 pm followed by a brilliant fireworks display beginning around 10:00 pm.
Fairlawn – 4th of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 6:30pm
The parade begins at Fairlawn Town Center and travels west on West Market Street to Ghent Road and ends in the Dillard’s parking lot at Summit Mall..
Geneva-on-the-Lake – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00pm
Al Mraz Dr, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ashtabula, Ohio 44041 (map)
Green – Freedom Fest
Saturday, June 23rd from 12:00pm to 11:00pm
Boettler Park, Green OH (map)
Family Friendly Activities – 12:00pm to 8:00pm
Live Music
Skydivers – 9:00pm (weather permitting)
Fireworks at dusk approximately 10:30pm (Rain date: June 24th)
Howland Township – Independence Day Celebration
Wednesday, July 4 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Richard E. Orwig Park and Howland High School
Enjoy the parade, music, food, children’s activities, community organization tents, and more at the festival next to the high school gymnasium
Hudson – Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3rd from 9:30pm to 10:30pm
Barlow Farm Park – 1931 Barlow Rd. Hudson OH 44236 (map)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Independence – Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:00pm
Elmwood Park (rain date July 5th)
Kent – 17th Annual Kent Heritage Festival with Fireworks
Saturday, July 7th from 9:00am to 11:00pm
Downtown Kent, OH (map)
Enjoy food concessions, games, children’s activies & free live entertainment.
Fireworks at dusk
Jackson Township - Community Celebration
June 27th – 30th, 2012
North Park – 7660 Fulton Dr NW Massillon, OH 44646 (map)
Enjoy food concessions, games, children’s rides & free live entertainment.
Fireworks – Sunday, June 30th at dusk
Kirkland - Celebrate the Fourth Hike
July 4th, 9:00pm to 10:30pm
10090 Chillicothe Rd Kirtland, OH 44094 (map)
Take a short steep hike to Chapin’s Scenic Overlook to celebrate July 4th. See a panoramic view of fireworks all over Lake County and beyond. Bring flashlights for return hike. Snacks provided.
Lakeside - Fourth of July festivities
Wednesday, July 4th
Children’s Bike Parade – 10:00am am in Perry Park
Fourth of July Float Parade – 10:15am will travel from east to west on Second Street
The Central Ohio Brass Band (COBB) performance – 6:00pm at the Steele Memorial Bandstand (Central Park)
Fireworks – 9:45pm off the Lakeside Dock
Lakewood - Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00am
The parade begins at 10:00 at Kenneth and Lake Avenue and continues east on Lake Avenue to Lakewood Park. After the parade, festivities will continue in Lakewood Park with games, food, activities and information provided by several of Lakewood’s not-for-profit organizations
Massillon – 4th of July Picnic in the Park
NOTE: There will NOT be a Picnic in the Park in 2012.
Mayfield Village – Fireworks
Fireworks – Saturday June 30 from 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Held near the Mayfield Village Gazebo
Medina – Fireworks Festival Family Fun Day
July 3rd from 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Medina Community Recreation Center, 855 Weymouth Rd Medina, OH 44256 (map)
Games, contests, festival foods, inflatables live music and fireworks
Medina – 37th Annual Twin Sizzler Run
Wednesday, July 4th
Public Square, Medina OH
5K, 10K, 27 mile bike race, 1 mile fun run, and 5K walk
Mentor – Fourth of July Headliners Parade
Wednesday, July 4th from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Corduroy Road, Mentor, OH 44060 (map)
The parade begins at Forest and Garden then travels east on Garden, then north on Corduroy and ends at Lake Overlook and Corduroy Road
Mentor – FREE July 4th Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th
Civic Center Park, 8500 Civic Center Blvd Mentor, OH 44060 (map)
Fireworks begin at approximately 9:50pm
The Fireworks can be best viewed from Civic Center Park, Mentor High School.
Middleburg Heights – 2012 Summer in the City
June 21st through June 23rd
Kids FunZone, Midway Games and Rides, Live Entertainment and more
Parade – Friday June 22nd at 7:00pm
Fireworks – Saturday, June 23rd at dusk (10:00pm)
Mifflin Township – Fireworks
Saturday, July 7th at dusk (Rain Date: July 8th)
Charles Mill Lake Park
Millersburg – Thunder Over Holmes County Independence Day Festival
Saturday June 30th
Kids’ Activities, Contests, Live Music and more
Fireworks – 9:45pm
New Philadelphia – First Town Days
July 4th through 8th
New Philadelphia, OH
Kids’ Activities, Games, Rides, Tournaments, Talent Show, Live Entertainment and more
Grand Parade – Friday, July 6th at 6:30pm
Fireworks – Saturday, July 7th at 10:00pm
Newton Falls – 4th of July Parade & Festivities
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00am
Newton Falls, OH
Niles – Fourth of July Parade
Sunday, July 1st at 2:00pm
Downtown Niles, OH
Niles – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00pm
Downton Niles, OH (map)
North Canton – July 4th Kids Parade and Celebration in the Park
Wednesday, July 4th
The Kids Parade – 10:30am at the North Canton Memorial Stadium
The parade travels west to Main Street, then south on Main Street to Harmon, then west on Harmon and ends at North Canton Middle School.
Celebration in the Park Event – 6:00pm and includes food vendors and musical entertainment. Located on 7th Street NE near Dogwood Park
Fireworks will start at dusk.
North Canton – 35th Annual July 4th Race 2012
200 S. Main St., N. Canton, OH 44720 (map)
Firecracker Dash (Kids 6 & under) — 7:45am
2 Mile — 8:10am
5 Mile — 8:30am
North Olmsted - 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4th
North Olmsted Park
Bike Contest – 10:00am
Parade – 10:30am
The event features a parade and picnic with free hot dogs and beverages. Enjoy the inflatable slide, bounce house and carnival games. Register for the bike contest at the Recreation Center.
North Lawrence – Fireworks at Clay’s Park
13190 Patterson St. N.W. N. Lawrence, OH 44666
North Ridgeville - Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, July 3rd
7777 Victory Lane North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 (map)
Gates open at 5:00pm
Party at the Park runs 7:00pm – 9:30pm
Firework Display begins at Dark
Oberlin – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th (Rain Date: July 6th)
Oberlin Recreation Complex – 225 W Hamilton St Oberlin, OH 44074 (map)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Orrville – July 4th Celebration
July 3rd through July 7th
Parade – Tuesday, July 3rd at 7:00pm
Fireworks – Saturday, July 7th at dusk
Parma – Jaycees Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00am
Ridge Road, Parma, OH (map)
Poland – Celebration Poland
July 29th & 30th
Kids Activities, Craft show, Poland Idol singing contest, Battle of the Bands, food vendors, a parade, Chalk It Up sidewalk art and more
Parade – Friday, June 29th at 7:00pm
Fireworks – Saturday, June 30th at dusk
Portage Lakes – Fireworks and Boat Parade
Sunday, July 1st
Portage Lakes, OH
Boat Parade – 1:00pm
Sand Castle Building Contest 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Fireworks – 10:00pm (Rain Date: July 3rd)
Ravenna – Sunbeau Valley July Fest
Saturday June 30th and Sunday July 1st. 3:00pm until 11:00pm
Sunbeau Valley Farm – 3229 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH 44266 (map)
Kids Activities, Live Entertainment, Food and Midway Rides, and Fireworks both nights at dusk!
Cost: $5 per person. 12 & under free with paid adult
Sandusky – 4th of July Celebration at Cedar Point
Sunday, July 1st through Wednesday, July 4th
Cedar Point – 1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH (map)
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Cedar Point with fireworks, barbecues and more. All men and women of the Armed Forces receive free admission to the park and can purchase discounted tickets for family members. Please present a valid Military ID at the Gate.
Senecaville – Fireworks
Saturday, July 7th at Dusk (Rain Date: July 8th)
Seneca Lake Park (map)
Stock Township – Fireworks
Saturday, June 30th at Dusk (Rain Date: July 1st)
Tappan Lake Park (map)
Stow - Stow Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4th at 10:00am
Stow-Kent Shopping Center - SR 59 & Fishcreek Road, Stow, OH (map)
Struthers – 4th of July Parade
Wednesday, July 4 at 12:00pm
Struthers 5th Street Plaza (map)
Springfield Lake – Rock the Docks Festival
Bring the whole family down for outdoor entertainment including Live Music, Rides, Festival Food and Family Entertainment. FREE Admission and Parking. View full schedule here.
Friday, July 6th from 5:00 – 11:00pm
Saturday, July 7th from 10:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday, July 8th from noon – 5:00pm
Canfield Rd Akron, OH 44312 (map)
Valley City – Community 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4th
Mill Stream Park
Parade – The parade starts at 11:00am and heads down State Route 202 toward Mill Stream Park.
Antique Car Show and Kids Games begin immediately following the parade
Fireworks at Dusk
Wadsworth – Wadsworth 4th of July Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3rd at dusk
Memorial Park
Warren – FREE W.D. Packard Band Outdoor Concert and Fireworks
Wednesday July 4th at 8:00pm
Packard Music Hall – 1703 Mahoning Avenue Northwest Warren, OH 44483 (map)
Free concert begins at 8:00pm and is immediately followed by Fireworks (approximately 9:30pm)
Warren Township – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at Dusk (Rain Date: July 5th)
Atwood Lake Park Mineral City, Ohio (map)
Westlake – 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th
Parade starts at Westlake High School and proceeds east on Hilliard Boulevard to Clague Park.
Evening festivities take place at Clague Park. Fireworks begin at dusk – weather permitting.
Westlake – Liberty Fest & Fireworks
Sunday, July 1st from 4:00pm until 10:00pm
Crocker Park, Westlake OH (map)
Live Musical Entertainment, Patriotic Tribute Ceremony, Children’s games & Activities, Cleveland Pops Orchestra and Fireworks
Willoughby – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at 9:45pm
South High School – 5000 Shankland Road Willoughby, OH 44094 (map)
Wooster – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at dusk (approx 10:00pm) Wooster fire works are on July 4, 2012 at dusk (10 p.m.) Kinney field (Wooster Soccer Fields)
Kinney Field (Wooster Soccer Fields) - Wooster, OH 44691 (map)
Youngstown – Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4th at dusk
Downtown Youngstown, OH (map)
Remember to leave a comment below or email me if you know of an event that isn’t listed. Thanks!
Have a safe Holiday!
Wooster fire works are on July 4, 2012 at dusk (10 p.m.) Kinney field (Wooster Soccer Fields)
Thanks for letting me know. I added it to the list.
Have a great 4th!
Rock the docks is july 6-8 at springfield lake with rides and concessions and fireworks on saturday i believe!!!
Caprice,
Thanks for letting me know! I’ll get it added to the list.
Danielle