Summertime brings about sugary sweet popsicles on steamy days, longer evenings crowned with tangerine sunsets and fantastical festivals of fried food and festivities.
When the Fourth of July rolls around, people gather in jubilation as night befalls them and brilliant lights ignite the sky. Whether you’re enjoying the thunderous fireworks from a beachside towel seat or a trusty lawn chair, there's an abundance of shows that will undoubtedly keep any firework fanatic in awe. Here are five fantastic fireworks displays around Cleveland this summer.
Lakewood Fourth of July Festivities at Lakewood Park
The Lakewood City Council presents its annual fireworks extravaganza as an awe-inspiring conclusion to its rockin’ Fourth of July concert at Lakewood Park. Free, 9:45 - 10:30 p.m., 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood.
Salute to America at Blossom Music Center
Blossom music festival opens its outdoor pavilion to host Salute to America, a traditionally styled celebration jam-packed with festival bands, a salute to the armed forces, and bangin’ fireworks to wrap it up. $25 - $75, Sunday, July 2, 8-10 p.m., July 3, 8 - 10 p.m., July 4, 8 - 10 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 West Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls.
Freedom Festival at Victory Park
The City of North Ridgeville and Victory Park Ohio (VPO) is hosting Freedom Festival, a community-based celebration situated on VPO’s expansive outdoor facility. Food, beverages, and rock music will entertain guests during the day, and an exciting fireworks display dazzles at night. $25 - $150. July 3, 4 - 11 p.m., Victory Park Ohio 7777 Victory Lane North Ridgeville.
Light up the Lake
The Cleveland City Fireworks will be displayed at the North Coast Harbor this Independence Day, where the sky will be illuminated by brilliant fireworks of all styles that shed dancing light upon the stoic city skyline. Free. July 4 at sundown, 800 East 9th Street, Cleveland.
Mentor Independence Day celebration
The city of Mentor will once again put on an exciting display of fireworks after the conclusion of their Mentor Amphitheater main stage entertainment for the night. Guests can expect plenty of food trucks to choose from, live music that buzzes in the air, and an astounding 25-minute showcase of sparkling fireworks. Free. July 4, 8:00 p.m., 8600 Munson Road, Mentor.
