4th of July Activities & Events

Scroll down for a full list of fireworks around Cleveland for 2025, or see a round up of other events July 4th weekend below.

Please note, events are not hosted by us unless otherwise noted. We are not responsible for canceled events - always check before visiting/attending!

Updated June 27th, 2025


Saturday, June 28th:

Independence Day Celebration - Mayfield Village

Lake Erie Crushers Game & Fireworks - Avon


Wednesday, July 2nd:

Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH


Thursday, July 3rd:

Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH

The Heart of Akron Festival - Akron, OH

Annual Fireworks Display - Brunswick, OH

  • Fireworks are preceded by a Concert on the Lawn performed by Funkology at 7:00 pm.

  • Fireworks will begin at dusk

Weiss Field Fireworks - Avon Lake, OH

  • 5:00pm - 9:00pm Food Trucks

  • 6:00pm – 10:00pm Country Redford

  • 10:00pm Fireworks


Friday, July 4th:

Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH

Cleveland Guardians in town

  • Free Shirt Friday courtesy of Dave’s Cosmic Subs (10,000 fans)

  • Sugardale Dollar Dog Night (while supplies last)

  • Phantom Fireworks presented by LECOM

  • $2 Pregame in the District presented by Miller Lite (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Independence Day Fireworks & Parade - Valley City, OH

Light up the Point - Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

Elyria Fireworks - West Park, Elyria, OH

  • The City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the 2025 Independence Day Celebration: 7:00 pm on Friday, July 4th, at West Park. Fireworks begin at 10:15 pm

Grindstone Festival - Berea, OH

  • Live at the Lake Concert

  • Fireworks at 10pm

Lakewood Park Fireworks - Lakewood, OH

Light up The Lake - Downtown Cleveland

  • Fireworks viewing areas include: 

    • Flats West Bank: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Boardwalk, Music Box Supper Club, Shooters on the Water, Superior Viaduct, Wendy Park and Whiskey Island 

    • Flats East Bank: Flats East Bank Boardwalk, Settlers Landing, Margaritaville, Punch Bowl Social Rooftop, Lago Veranda and other Flats East Bank restaurants 

    • North Coast Harbor: Voinovich Bicentennial Park, Edgewater Beach, and Kirtland Park

Mentor Fireworks- Mentor, OH

  • E5C4P3 will perform on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM with a spectacular 25-minute fireworks display to immediately follow the concert.

Fourth of July Pool Party - Shaker Heights

  • Join your friends, neighbors and family at Thornton Park Pool for a holiday "splash" this summer! Enjoy music, activities and fun in the sun.

Rockin On The River - Black River Landing Lorain, OH

  • Disco Inferno with 1988

Aurora Fireworks - Aurora, OH

Mentor Rocks Concert - Mentor, OH

  • Celebrate Independence Day with a special performance by ESCAPE followed by a fabulous fireworks display.

Lorain Lighthouse Fireworks Picnic - Lorain, OH

  • The fireworks will be launched from the Port Authority’s Mile Long Pier

  • The “Fireworks” picnic will be held at the Lighthouse and includes Lemon Pepper Baked Chicken, Glazed BBQ Ribs, pulled pork, Honey Bacon Baked Beans, Macaroni Salad, Cole Slaw and apple pie with, beer, wine, soft drinks and water.  The picnic is catered by Dayna’s Events/Great Lakes Catering.  The cost per person is $125 (includes tip).

Westlake Fireworks - Clague Park


Saturday, July 5th:

Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH

Light up the Point - Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH

Cleveland Guardians in town

  • Larry Doby Bobblehead courtesy of Sugardale (20,000 fans)

  • Larry Doby Day

  • Phantom Fireworks presented by Wayside Furniture

  • $2 Pregame in the District presented by Miller Lite (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Independence Day Fireworks Celebration - Hudson, OH

  • Fireworks begin at dusk


Sunday, July 6th:

Heritage Festival - Kent, OH

Cleveland Guardians in town

  • City Connect Hawaiian Shirt courtesy of Medical Mutual (15,000 fans)

  • Kids Fun Day

  • Kids Run the Bases presented by Cleveland Clinic Children’s


July 4th Weekend Events


Haley G.

Haley has always loved reviewing locations and being in the know about the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Cleveland. This passion fuels each guide and article she creates for The Cleveland Bucket List. She hopes you enjoy her stories and guides and get inspired to create an adventure of your own!

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