CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you are looking to celebrate America’s Independence Day weekend with a bang, you are in luck. Cleveland.com has canvassed Northeast Ohio communities to find the biggest and brightest star-spangled celebrations happening on the North Coast -- from fireworks to festivals to parades. So grab a cooler and a blanket and your friends and family and enjoy the show!
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Cuyahoga County
Bay Village - Fireworks
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park, 27600 Lake Rd., Bay Village
When: Dusk, Sunday, July 3
Bedford/Bedford Heights – Independence Day Parade
Where: The parade begins in Bedford at Columbus and Washington Street, proceeds east on Columbus Road to Perkins Road, disbanding at Bedford Heights City Hall.
When: 10 a.m. Monday, July 4
Berea – Grindstone Festival and Fireworks
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 S Rocky River Dr.
When: July 2-4
Festivities will include paddleboat rides on Coe Lake and concerts. On Monday, July 4, the festivities take place 4-10 p.m, with food vendors opening at 6 p.m. The Wallbangers play 5-7 p.m., and the Clayton Brothers perform 8-10 p.m. Fireworks over Coe Lake at 10 p.m.
Cleveland – Light Up the Lake Fireworks
Where: Various viewing locations around Downtown Cleveland including the Flats, Voinovich Park, Whiskey Island and Wendy Park.
When: Monday, July 4
Scheduled to shoot off at sundown from the Port of Cleveland’s Dock 20 over Lake Erie.
Gates Mills - 4th of July Parade
Where: Steps off at City Hall and winds through the heart of the village.
When: 11 a.m. on Monday, July 4.
Lakewood – Fourth of July Parade, Concert and Fireworks
Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave.
When: Monday, July 4
The Lakewood Fourth of July Parade will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, July 4. The parade will step off at Kenneth & Lake avenues and head east to Lakewood Park. A pre-fireworks concert will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the annual fireworks display at approximately 9:45 p.m.
Lyndhurst - Free Concert in the Park
Where: Lyndhurst Park (in the event of rain, the concert will be held in the Community Center)
When: 7 p.m., Monday, July 4
Mayfield Village – Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
Where: Parkview Pool, 3100, 425 N. Commons Blvd.
When: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 2.
Parkview Pool will host activities from 11:30-4:00 p.m. Music at The Grove will begin at 6:30 p.m. with A Neil Diamond Tribute to the 4th of July and runs through the evening until Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. A variety of concession providers will also be on-site. Cars can park in the pool parking lot, the softball parking lot, or the lots at Progressive. Rain date is July 3rd for fireworks only.
North Olmsted
The city announced in May it is moving its traditional 4th of July Fireworks display to the city’s Homecoming weekend festivities, which will take place Aug. 25-28 at the Community Park.
Red, White and Blue and YOU!
Where: Great Northern Mall, 4954 Great Northern Blvd.
When: 1-3 p.m. July 2
Guests will enjoy live entertainment with RealPopFusion, America-themed games, and the Red, White, Blue, and YOU in Mall Parade.
Solon - Fireworks
Where: Solon Community Park
When: Dusk, Friday, July 1.
The park will open at 7 p.m. for families and friends to gather for this annual event. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food Trucks will be on hand.
Strongsville – Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: City Commons, corner of Pearl and Royalton roads
When: Monday, July 4. Family-friendly activities before the fireworks will begin at 6:30 p.m. nd will include inflatables, face-painting, balloon animals and food trucks. The fireworks display will begin at dusk.
University Heights – The University Heights Symphonic Band’s Annual Patriotic Show
Where: John Carroll University, 1 John Carroll Blvd., University Heights, OH 44118
When: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 30
Westlake – 4th of July Parade, Celebration, & Fireworks
Where: The parade begins at Burneson Middle School, 2260 Dover Center Rd, turns onto Hilliard Boulevard, and ends at Clague Park where activities and food vendors will be available all day. Fireworks begin at dusk.
When: 10 a.m., Monday, July 4
Lake County
Fairport Harbor – Mardi Gras Festival & Fireworks
Where: 301 Huntington Beach Dr., Fairport Harbor
When: July 1-4
The event will kick off July 1 with the traditional parade, rides, games, food and live entertainment. Fireworks are scheduled for sundown Sunday, July 3.
Mentor – July 4th Concert & Fireworks
Where: Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Rd.
When: 8 - 10 p.m., Monday, July 4
National recording artist, The Verve Pipe, will perform on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater at 8 p.m. Monday, July 4. A 25-minute fireworks display immediately follows the concert.
Lorain County
Avon – Red, White & Boom: Fireworks with the Lake Erie Crushers
Where: 2009 Baseball Blvd.
When: July 1-3 following the games.
Avon Lake – Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, Concert & Fireworks
Where: Weiss Park, 33401 Webber Rd., Avon Lake
When: Friday, July 1
Festivities include concerts beginning at 5:30 p.m., including performances by Seeing Scarlett (5:30 p.m.), Anne E DeChant (6:30 p.m.), Independence Day celebration (7:30 p.m.), Dave Matthews Tribute (8 p.m.). Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. Food trucks will be on site.
Rain date: July 5 -- fireworks only
Elyria – Fireworks Display
Where: West Park, 1200 Foster Ave.
When: Friday, July 1. Display begins at dusk.
Lorain – Fireworks
Where: Mile-Long Pier, 301 Lakeside Ave.
When: 10 p.m., Monday, July 4.
North Ridgeville – Freedom Festival & Fireworks
Where: Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane.
When: Sunday, July 3
Gates open at 5 p.m. Activities and entertainment throughout the event, including an inflatable village; miscellaneous sporting activities; the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile photo opp; NEO Bubble Soccer (6 p.m.-9 p.m.); face painting; caricature artist and balloon twister (5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.); patriotic stilt walker (7 p.m.-9 p.m.); a water ski demonstration by the Chippewa Lake Water Ski Team (6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.); magic show by magician and illusionist Rick Smith Jr. (7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.); and a fire juggling show by Ohio Burn Unit (9 p.m.-9:45 p.m.). Fireworks will begin around 10 p.m.
Wellington – Fireworks, Parade and Ice Cream Social
Wellington on Main will provide two days of festivities to celebrate the 4th of July weekend.
Sunday, July 3: The parade steps off at 3 p.m. at the corner of Pleasant Streets and South Main Street., travels north up Main Street then turns right onto East Herrick Avenue and proceeds to Courtland Avenue. The Patriots Symphonic Band will provide a free concert at 6 p.m. at Hock Park. Fireworks take place at dusk at Lorain County Fairgrounds, 23000 Fairgrounds Rd.
Monday, July 4: A full day of activities. Check the schedule here.
MEDINA COUNTY
Brunswick – Fireworks
Where: Brunswick High School, 3571 Center Rd., Brunswick
When: 9:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3
A good view of the display can also be seen from the Community Center parking lot.
Chippawa Lake - 4th of July Parade
Where: One of the oldest parades in the county, the “Red, White and Blue” parade begins at Gloria Glens Town Hall and ends at Lions Club Park in Chippewa. When: 1 p.m. on July 4
Medina – Independence Day Parade and fireworks display
Fireworks: Fireworks will be set off from the high school football field, located at 777 E Union St., at dusk on Sunday, July 3. The display can be seen from just about anywhere in town.
4th of July parade: The parade will begin promptly at 4 p.m. on Monday, July 4. The parade route begins at Medina High School parking lot, at 777 E Union St., and heads south on Spring Grove, then west on Liberty Street and around the Square.
Wadsworth – July First Friday: Fireworks and Food Trucks
Where: Downtown Wadsworth
When: 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Friday, July 1. (Rain date: Saturday, July 2)
Downtown Wadsworth streets will close at 5 p.m. to accommodate the more than 20 food trucks for the festival. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk
Valley City – Fourth of July Parade, Car Show, and Fireworks
Where: Parade steps off at 11 a.m. Friday at State Route 303 to West River to School Street to Maple Street, ending at Mill Stream Park. The car show begins at 11:45 a.m. with concessions available throughout the day. Classic rock by Soundcheck begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
When: Friday, July 1
Summit County
Cuyahoga Falls – A Salute to America by the Cleveland Orchestra
Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
When: July 3-4
Blossom’s traditional star-spangled celebration with the Blossom Festival Band returns with a program featuring a mix of patriotic marches, Broadway favorites, an Armed Forces salute, and more — concluding with fireworks! Concerts begin at 8 p.m. both nights.
Fairlawn – Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Where: Bicentennial Park, 3486 S. Smith Rd., Fairlawn
When: Approximately 10 p.m., Monday, July 4
Live music will begin at 5:30 p.m. Food trucks will begin serving at 5 p.m. Fireworks will begin at approximately 10 p.m.
Hudson – Fireworks
Where: Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd., Hudson
When: Friday, July 1
The Fireworks will begin at dusk. There is no rain date. Parking is available at JoAnn Stores with shuttle service to Barlow Farm Park. Shuttle service begins at 7 p.m.
Four on the 4th
Where: First & Main Green in Hudson
When: 9 a.m., Monday, July 4
A four-mile race/walk will kick off at 9 a.m. from the village green in downtown.
New Franklin - Old-Fashioned 4th of July
A barbershop quartet, classic lawn games, and an old-fashioned pie-baking contest, food trucks, beer and wine, inflatables and carnival games for the kids.
Where: Tudor House, on Portage Lake, 655 Latham Lane
When: Noon -4 p.m., Monday, July 4
Stow – Firecracker Run
Where: Holy Family Church, 3179 Kent Rd.
When: 7:30 a.m., Monday, July 4
A four-mile run and two-mile fun run
Stow Strong 4th of July Parade
Where: Parade steps off from Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd.
When: 10 a.m., Monday, July 4
The parade steps off at 10 a.m. and travels down Kent Road past Holy Family Church, and ends at Park Drive.
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