4th of July Activities & Events
Every summer, Northeast Ohio comes alive with fireworks, parades, festivals, concerts, and community celebrations honoring Independence Day. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly event, a waterfront fireworks show, a small-town parade, or a full weekend of festivities, there are plenty of ways to celebrate around Cleveland. We've rounded up some of the best Fourth of July events in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio to help you plan a memorable holiday weekend. Be sure to check event websites for the latest details, schedules, and weather-related updates before attending.
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 15th, 2026
Thursday, July 2nd:
Red White and Blue - Mayfield Heights
Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH
Elyria Fireworks - West Park, Elyria, OH
The City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Department invites you to the 2026 Independence Day Celebration: 7:00 pm on Thursday, July 2, at West Park. Fireworks begin at 10:15 pm
Friday, July 3rd:
Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH
Annual Fireworks Display - Brunswick, OH
Fireworks will be launched from the BHS campus at dusk
Avon Lake's Fireworks - 250th Jubilee - Avon Lake, OH
4:00pm - 9:00pm | Food Trucks
7:00pm - 10:00pm |97 Crosses (John Cougar Mellencamp Tribute band)
10:00pm Fireworks
Rain Date: Monday, July 6th (Fireworks Only)
Cleveland Guardians in town
Free Shirt Friday Courtesy of Phantom Fireworks (10,000 fans)
Sugardale Dollar Dog Night (while supplies last)
Fireworks
$2 Pregame in the District presented (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
City of Wadsworth Independence Day Fireworks and Food Trucks - Wadsworth, Ohio
Medina Fireworks Festival - Medina, Ohio
Freedom Festival & Fireworks - North Ridgevile, OH
Independence Day Fireworks Celebration - Hudson, OH
Fireworks begin at dusk
Heritage Festival - Kent, OH
Red, White, and BOOM! presented by the City of Avon- Lake Erie Crushers Stadium, Avon, OH
Biggest Fireworks Display of the Year
Saturday, July 4th:
Cahoon Park Bay Days - Bay Village, OH
Fireworks - Akron, OH
Cleveland Guardians in town
Patriotic Cap Giveaway (15,000 fans)
Phantom Fireworks
$2 Pregame in the District (5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Independence Day Parade, Music & Fireworks - Valley City, OH
Star Spangled Celebration - Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
Grindstone Festival - Berea, OH
Parade at 10am
Live at the Lake Concert
Fireworks at 10pm
Lakewood Park Fireworks - Lakewood, OH
The Lakewood Fourth of July Parade beings 10:00 AM at Kenneth and Lake Avenue and continues east to Lakewood Park.
The fireworks will begin at dusk (approximately 9:45-10:00 PM).
Light up The Lake - Downtown Cleveland
Starting at 5pm, enjoy food trucks, games, crafts, and music, and stick around to watch the fireworks be launched from the Port of Cleveland after the sun sets.
Mentor Fireworks- Mentor, OH
Enjoy a free concert from at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater on Saturday , July 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM with the LARGEST fireworks display in Mentor’s history to immediately follow.
Rockin On The River - Black River Landing Lorain, OH
7 Summers Morgan Wallen Tribute with Country Honk
Aurora Fireworks - Aurora, OH
Westlake Fireworks - Clague Park, Westlake, Ohio
America’s 250th Celebration - Lake Erie Crushers Stadium, Avon, OH
Postgame Patriotic Fireworks
Dollar Dog Night
Annual Independence Day Fireworks Display - Lorain, OH
City of Elyria Fireworks - West Park & Recreation Center, Elyria, OH
Lakeside-Marblehead Fireworks - Lakeside-Marblehead, OH
America 250 – July 4th Celebration - Willoughby, OH
