OHIO (WJW) – Independence Day in 2025 is coming up quickly, so it’s time to plan where you and your family will be watching the fireworks in Northeast Ohio this year.
With plenty of cities hosting their own fireworks display this year, you’re sure to find a great spot! Displays in the area are taking place on Thursday, July 3, through Saturday, July 5.
Guide: Playgrounds for kids to explore in Northeast Ohio
2025 Northeast Ohio fireworks displays by city/community:
Akron
- When: 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Downtown Akron – several viewing locations including Lock 3, Main Street, Lock 3’s Backyard on Bowery, Canal Park stadium and nearby neighborhoods.
Alliance
- When: Dusk on Friday, July 4
- Where: Silver Park (2930 S Union Ave.)
Ashland
- When: 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: 1455 Hiner Avenue
Ashtabula
- When: Dusk on Friday, July 4
- Where: Geneva On The Lake Strip
Aurora
- When: Around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: The fireworks are shot off behind the ballfields on W. Pioneer Trail
Avon Lake
- When: 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 3
- Where: Weiss Field (33401 Webber Rd.)
Bay Village
- When: 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 5
- Where: Cahoon Park
Berea
- When: Around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Coe Lake Park
Brunswick
- When: Around 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 3
- Where: Brunswick High School
Cleveland
- When: Around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Voinovich Park
Elyria
- When: 10:15 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: West Park
Fairport Harbor
- When: Dusk on Saturday, July 5
- Where: Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park
Hudson
- When: Dusk on Saturday, July 5
- Where: Barlow Farm Park
Lakewood
- When: 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Lakewood Park
Lorain
- When: Around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Mile-Long Pier, 301 Lakeside Avenue
Medina
- When: Dusk on Friday, July 4
- Where: Mill Stream Park
Mentor
- When: Fireworks start after a free concert beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Mentor Civic Amphitheater
Millersburg
- When: Saturday, June 28 at 10:15 p.m.
- Where: Old Holmes County Fairground
North Ridgeville
- When: Dusk on Thursday, July 3
- Where: Victory Park Ohio
Orrville
- When: Dusk on Saturday, July 5
- Where: Orr Park
Sandusky
- When: Around 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5
- Where: Cedar Point
Warren
- When: Concert and fireworks begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Packard Music Hall
Westlake
- When: Dusk on Friday, July 4
- Where: Clague Park
Willoughby
- When: 9:45 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Suggested viewing locations include Todd Field, Willoughby Court House and Andrews Osborne Academy lawn
Wooster
- When: 10 p.m. on Friday, July 4
- Where: Burbank/Oldman Road soccer field
Do you know of a celebration in your community that should be added to this list? Please email [email protected] with details of the event, a link to the website and the word ‘FIREWORKS’ in the subject line.…