If you are looking for things to do on the 4th of July you are in luck because we’ve put together your ultimate guide of all the 4th of July events happening across Northeast Ohio, including details on the best 4th of July fireworks, parades, and festivals happening across Northeast Ohio. There are plenty of ways to celebrate this Independence Day!
Find 4th of July events near me: Erie County | Columbiana County | Cuyahoga County | Geauga County | Lake County | Lorain County | Mahoning County | Medina County | Portage County | Stark County | Summit County | Trumbull County | Tuscarawas County | Wayne County
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Erie County
Sandusky – Light Up the Point {Find Out More}
Where: Cedar Point, 1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
– Six Flags Star-Spangled Celebration: June 29-July 4, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Columbiana County
Salem – 4th of July Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Salem Country Club, 600 Country Club Ln., Salem, OH 44460
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Cuyahoga County
North Royalton – Community Festival {Find Out More}
Where: North Royalton City Green, 7000 Royalton Rd., North Royalton, OH 44133
When: July 3-5, 2026
Bay Village – Bay Days: Children’s Bike, Trike & Wagon Parade & Fireworks Display {Find Out More}
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park Gazebo, 27600 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
– Bay Days Festival: July 1-4, 2026
Berea – Grindstone Festival & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Coe Lake Park, 85 S. Rocky River Dr., Berea, OH 44017
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Chagrin Falls – July 4th Community Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Village Park (Triangle Park), 5 N. Franklin St., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Cleveland – Light Up the Lake {Find Out More}
Where: Voinovich Park, 800 E. 9th St., Pier, Cleveland, OH 44114
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Lakewood – 4th of July Parade, Concert & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Multiple locations
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Parma – 4th of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Parma, OH 44129
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Mayfield Village – Independence Day Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: The Grove, 425 North Commons Blvd., Mayfield Village, 44143
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
– Fireworks {Find Out More}
Shaker Heights – Fourth of July Pool Party {Find Out More}
Where: Thornton Park Pool, 3301 Warrensville Center Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Broadview Heights – Home Days {Find Out More}
Where: 9543 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147
When: July 9-12, 2026
Brook Park – Home Days {Find Out More}
Where: Cahoon Memorial Park Gazebo, 27600 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140
When: July 10-12, 2026
– Saturday, July 11, 2026: Fireworks Extravaganza (Behind Brook Park Elementary)
– Sunday, July 12 2026: Parade (Kicks off from Brookgate Shopping Plaza)
Middleburg Heights – Summer in the City Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Click here for map
When: June 11-13, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Geauga County
Auburn Township/Bainbridge – 4th of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade begins in the Meadows subdivision and ends at the Auburn Fire Dept.
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Chardon – Old Glory Day {Find Out More}
Where: Historic Chardon Square, 101 S. Hambden St., Chardon, OH 44024
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Middlefield – Independence Day Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Yoder Brother Park, corner of N. Thompson Ave. and Almeda Dr., Middlefield, OH 44062
When: TBA for 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Lake County
Fairport Harbor – Stars, Stripes, and Harbor Lights Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
When: Sunday, July 5, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Lorain County
Avon – The Great 4th of July Bike Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Avon, OH
When: TBA 2026
Avon Lake – 250 Jubilee Fireworks Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Rd., Avon Lake, OH 44012
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Elyria – Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: West Park, 1200 Foster Ave., Elyria, OH 44035
When: TBA for 2026
Lorain – July 4th Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Mile-Long Pier, 301 Lakeside Ave., Lorain, OH 44052
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
North Ridgeville – Freedom Festival & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Victory Park OH, 7777 Victory Ln., North Ridgeville, OH 44039
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Mahoning County
Austintown – 4th of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade steps off from the intersection of Raccoon Road and Kirk Road in Austintown
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Boardman – Community Day & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Maag Theatre, 375 Boardman Poland Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Canfield – Fireworks at the Fairgrounds {Find Out More}
Where: Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, Ohio 44406
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Niles – 4th of July Fireworks at Eastwood Field {Find Out More}
Where: 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd., Niles, OH 44446
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Poland – Celebrate Poland Festival & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Village Hall, 308 S. Main St., Poland, OH 44514
When: June 26-27, 2026
Struthers – Struthers 4th of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: Fifth Street Plaza, 982 Fifth St., Struthers, OH 44472
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Youngstown – First Fridays: America 250 Weekend {Find Out More}
Where: Wean Foundation Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown, OH 44503
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Medina County
Medina – Fireworks Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Medina Rec Center, 855 Weymouth Rd., Medina, OH 44256
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Medina – Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Medina High School, 777 E. Union St., Medina, OH 44256
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Medina – Spirit of ‘76 Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Old Town Graveyard, East Liberty St., Medina, OH 44256
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Medina – Fourth of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: From Medina High School to Medina Public Square
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
York Township – Summer Fest {Find Out More}
Where: York Township Community Park, 3878 OH-252, Medina, OH 44256 (on the Orth-Stone Homestead on Columbia Rd.just north of Route 1)
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Valley City – 250th Independence Day {Find Out More}
Where: The parade marches from the Depot Museum parking lot (6615 Center Rd., Valley City, OH 44280) to Mill Stream Park (1200 Maple St., Valley City, OH 44280)
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Wadsworth – Blue Tip Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Wadsworth, OH 44281
When: June 23-27, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Portage County
Hiram – Independence Day Parade, Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Hiram College Athletic Facility (Football Field), Hiram, OH 44234
When: July 3-4, 2026
– Fireworks: Thursday, July 3, 2026
– Parade & Celebration: Friday, July 4, 2026
Aurora – 4th of July Events & Fun Run {Find Out More}
Where:
– Fun Run: The Walker Building, 129 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202
– Parade: The parade will start on SR 306 (Chillicothe Road), turn onto W. Pioneer Trail, and end at the Aurora High School Parking lot
– Festival: Kiwanis-Moore Park, 35 W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202
– Fireworks: W. Pioneer Trail, Aurora, OH 44202
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Kent – Heritage Festival {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Kent, OH
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Streetsboro – Independence Day Weekend {Find Out More}
Where: Streetsboro / Cleveland SE KOA, 187 State Route 303, Streetsboro, OH 44241
When: July 4-5, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Stark County
Jackson Township – Community Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: North Park, 7660 Fulton Dr. NW, Massillon, OH 44646
When: June 24-27, 2026
Massillon – Third of July Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Duncan Plaza, 2 James Duncan Plz., Massillon, OH 44646
When: Friday, July 3, 2026
Alliance – Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More)
Where: Silver Park, 2930 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
North Canton – YMCA July 4th Race {Find Out More)
Where: North Canton YMCA, 200 S. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026 [REGISTER]
North Canton – Stark Community Jaycees July 4th Parade {Find Out More)
Where: Main St., North Canton, OH 44720
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Summit County
Akron – RubberDucks Independence Day Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Canal Park, 300 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Cuyahoga Falls – A Salute to America {Find Out More}
Where: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026 [REGISTER]
– Friday, July 3, 2026: America at 250
Hudson – Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks {Find Out More}
Where: Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd., Hudson, OH 44236
When: Friday, July 3, 2026 (Rain date: July 5, 2026)
Green – FreedomFest {Find Out More}
Where: Boettler Park, 5300 Massillon Rd., North Canton, OH 44720
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hudson – Four on the Fourth Race {Find Out More}
Where: Downtown Hudson, OH 44236
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
New Franklin – Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic {Find Out More}
Where: Tudor House, 655 Latham Ln., New Franklin, OH 44319
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026 [REGISTER]
Stow – Celebrate America! Celebrate Community! Stow Fourth of July Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade starts at the Stow Community Center (Target Plaza parking lot). Travels down Route 59 and ends west of Holy Family Church
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
– Firecracker Run {Find Out More}
Stow – Firecracker Run {Find Out More}
Where: Holy Family Church, 3179 Kent Rd., Stow, OH 44224
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026 [REGISTER]
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Trumbull County
Niles – Fourth of July Celebration {Find Out More}
Where: Multiple locations
When: TBA for 2026
Howland Township – July 4th Parade {Find Out More}
Where: The parade marches from Hunter Woods Plaza to Howland High School
When: Saturday, July 4, 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Tuscarawas County
Mineral City – Fireworks at Atwood Lake Park {Find Out More}
Where: Atwood Lake Park, 9500 Lakeview Rd. NE, Mineral City, OH 44656
When: Thursday, July 2, 2026
New Philadelphia – First Town Days: Gigantic Fireworks Display {Find Out More}
Where: Find the parade route here
When: TBA for 2026
– The festival runs TBA for 2026
4th of July Fireworks & Events in Wayne County
No confirmed events at this time.
Have a safe Holiday!
I really appreciate a site like this. It gives me different ideas to do something new with my grandson. I love exploring around different places and it’s great to meet different people from different parts of Ohio. Thanks for these ideas. Headed to Hartsville this weekend.
Wadsworth is having fireworks July 3rd, rain date July 5th.
In Lake County, the City of Eastlake and Willowick are hosting Fireworks at Dusk at the Lake County Captains Stadium in Eastlake.
Thanks! Added it to the list. I appreciate you letting me know.
Danielle
I love this site! 🙂
Austintown in mahoning county has fireworks on July 3 at 10 at the austintown park