OHIO (WJW) – The “big booms” are back in Northeast Ohio for the Fourth of July! Check out our compiled list to learn where to find your closest display this year.
2023 Northeast Ohio fireworks displays by city/community:
Akron
When: Tuesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Lock 3, Patterson Park Sports Complex, Akron Executive Airport
The Rib, White and Blue Festival returns this year at Lock 3. The festival comes to a close on the Fourth of July with a downtown fireworks display set to launch right after the Akron RubberDucks game ends around 9:45 p.m. Other neighborhood fireworks displays will be launched from Patterson Park Sports Complex and the Akron Executive Airport at 9:45 p.m.
For more information about the Rib, White and Blue Festival at Lock 3, click here.
Ashland
When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Ashland Community Stadium
The Rotary Club of Ashland is once again putting on the city’s large fireworks display at Community Stadium. According to its website, the display is going to be higher up in the sky than usual. The rain date is set for July 5.
Aurora
When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Kiwanis-Moore Park, 35 West Pioneer Trail
The city’s July 4 fun run, parade and festival events will culminate in fireworks on Tuesday evening at dusk. Find more about the event right here.
Avon
When: Monday, July 3
The city of Avon and the Lake Erie Crushers will shoot off fireworks, in conjunction with each other, on July 3. More here.
Avon Lake
When: Tuesday, July 4 at 10 p.m.
Where: Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Road
This show is free and open to the public. The event starts at 5 p.m. and includes live music, food trucks, and obviously, fireworks. Find out more right here.
Bay Village
When: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:45 p.m.
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park, at Lake and Cahoon Roads
Find out more right here.
Berea
When: Tuesday, July 4, 10 p.m.
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 South Rocky River Drive
Free and open to the public, the two-day Grindstone Festival on the lake includes live music, inflatables and paddle boats and ends with a huge fireworks display Tuesday night. Find out more right here.
Brunswick
When: Monday, July 3, dusk
Where: Brunswick High School, 3553 Center Road
People are encouraged to gather by 9:15 p.m. as the fireworks hit the air at dusk. Find out more right here.
Cleveland
When: Tuesday, July 4 at 10 p.m.
Where: Port of Cleveland: Dock 20
Light up the Lake 4th of July fireworks hosted by Downtown Cleveland, Inc. and North Coast Harbor has a free watch party at Voinovich Park with a DJ, games, activities and food trucks.
Fireworks can be seen from Voinovich Park, The Flats East Bank and West Bank, Whiskey Island, Wendy Park, Edgewater Park, Kirtland Park, Superior Viaduct, Settlers Landing and more. For more information, click here.
Cuyahoga Falls
When: July 2 – 4
Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Road.
Blossom Music Center has music, fireworks and fun for the whole family July 2 – 4. Buy tickets here.
Eastlake
When: About 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4; gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake
The Eastlake, Willowick and Wickliffe Community Fireworks are at the Lake County Captains’ home stadium. Free parking is available in a city lot across from the stadium.
Lakewood
When: Tuesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue
The City of Lakewood’s Fourth of July festivities include a parade, concert and, of course, fireworks for more information about all the activities, click here.
Lorain
When: July 4 around 10 p.m.
Where: Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain. More here.
Mentor
When: Tuesday, July 4 around 10 p.m.
Where: Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road
Entertainment will perform on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater at 8 p.m. Fireworks will begin after the performance and can be viewed from Civic Center Park and Mentor High School. Find out more about the event right here.
Niles
When: Tuesday, July 4, after the game
Where: Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Mall Boulevard
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball team is hosting fireworks after the 7:05 p.m. game that night. Find out more here.
Orrville
When: Saturday, July 8
Where: Orr Park, 440 N. Elm Street
You can find softball, a parade and fireworks in Orville July 6 – 8. Fireworks end out the three-day event Saturday night at 10:15 p.m. Find out more about the free festivities right here.
Portage Lakes
When: Saturday, July 8
Where: Portage Lakes State Park
Prior to the fireworks, there will be a 1 p.m. boat parade. More details can be found, here.
Sandusky
When: Tuesday, July 4
Where: Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Drive
Cedar Point’s Light Up the Point fireworks extravaganza is back this Independence Day. The display is expected to start around 10 p.m., as in the past. Find a bunch more details right here.
Spencer
When: Tuesday, July 4 at dusk
Where: Spencer, Ohio
Festivities begin with a festival from July 1-3. On the 4th of July, the day begins with a parade starting on School Lane and Washington Street. For a full list of festivities, click here.
Strongsville
When: Tuesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: City Commons, corner of Pearl and Royalton Roads
The city will offer family-friendly activities before the main event (fireworks!) hits around 9:30 p.m. Find out more about the event that starts at 6:30 p.m. right here.
Westlake
When: Tuesday, July 4 at dusk
Where: Clague Park
The parade kicks off on Dover Center Road and Hilliard at 10 a.m. The parade route continues east on Hilliard and ends at Clague Park. Following the parade is a classic car show at Clague Park, where there will be food vendors. For more details and a full list of the day’s activities, click here.
Wickliffe
When: About 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4; gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake
The Eastlake, Willowick and Wickliffe Community Fireworks are at the Lake County Captains’ home stadium. Free parking is available in a city lot across from the stadium.
Willoughby
When: Tuesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Downtown Willoughby
The fireworks are being launched off of Pelton Road, but the city recommends spectators check out the following locations for optimal viewing: Todd Field, Willoughby Municipal Court, Andrews Osborne Academy Lawn and Fine Arts Association Lawn. Find out more about the day’s festivities right here.
Willowick
When: About 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4; gates open at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake
The Eastlake, Willowick and Wickliffe Community Fireworks are at the Lake County Captains’ home stadium. Free parking is available in a city lot across from the stadium.
Wooster
When: Monday, July 4, 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: Corner of Burbank and Oldman Roads, Wooster
While the fireworks kick off around 10 p.m., prior to that, the Wooster festival is offering entertainment and food on the soccer fields. Find out more about the event right here.
Know of a celebration in your community that should be added to this list? Please email tips@fox8.com with details of the event, a link to the website and the word ‘FIREWORKS’ in the subject line.
