Fireworks are that rare spectacle that can keep both young and old alike in awe, craning their necks to the sky to take in the visual extravaganza. The colors exploding in the sky never fail to elicit “oohs” and “aahs” from the crowd, and the thunderous booming in your chest with every burst is a feeling that can’t be replicated. Here are the places with fireworks displays this Fourth of July weekend.
An American Celebration at Blossom Music Center: July 3 & 4
Join the Cleveland Orchestra for its first public performances in more than a year at Blossom Music Center. The Orchestra will play pieces like Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever and other American classics, followed by fireworks. Free 17 and under, $25-45 adults, Sat & Sun 8 p.m., Blossom Music Center, 1145 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, 330-920-8040, clevelandorchestra.com
Auburn/Bainbridge Fireworks at Kenston High School: July 2
Join the Auburn and Bainbridge communities for fireworks over Kenston High School. Free, at dusk, Kenston High School, 9800 Bainbridge Road, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-7028, auburntownship.com/calendar/
Aurora Fireworks at Pioneer Trail Ballfields: July 3 & 4
The City of Aurora presents a weekend of celebration with activities for all ages and interests. Enjoy the annual Fun Run, drive-in movie night, home decorating contest, parade and fireworks show to conclude the weekend. Free (race tickets $20-$30), Sat. 8 a.m.-dusk, Sun. 1 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, Pioneer Trail ballfields, Aurora, 330-562-6131, auroraoh.com/641/July-4th-Events-2021
Red White and Boom: Fireworks Presented by the City of Avon at Mercy Health Stadium: July 3
Celebrate the Fourth of July with America’s favorite pastime. The Lake Erie Crushers face the Windy City Thunderbolts, with a fireworks show after the game. $7-$96, 7:05pm, Mercy Health Stadium, 2009 Baseball Blvd., Avon, 440-934-3636, lakeeriecrushers.com
Avon Lake Fireworks Night at Weiss Field: July 2
Avon Lake Parks and Recreation Department presents its 2021 Party in the Park Summer Concert Series. Come for the food trucks and live music, stay for the fireworks. Free, 5-10 p.m., Weiss Field, Webber Road, Avon Lake, 440-933-6141
Brunswick Fireworks at Brunswick High School: July 3
The City of Brunswick hosts a fireworks show at Brunswick High School. Free, at dusk or around 9:30 p.m., Brunswick High School, 3581 Center Road, Brunswick, 330-225-9144, brunswick.oh.us/event/annual-fireworks-display/
Bay Village Bay Days at Cahoon Park: June 30-July 3
Join the City of Bay Village for its Bay Days festival. The celebration will include rides, live music and fireworks on the last night to conclude the event. Free, Wed.-Fri. noon-10:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:45 p.m., Cahoon Park, 27600 Lake Road, Bay Village, 440-871-2200, cityofbayvillage.com
City of Berea’s Grindstone Festival at Coe Lake Park: July 3 & 4
Berea’s annual Grindstone Festival has activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, inflatables, food vendors and paddleboat rides on Coe Lake. The weekend ends with a fireworks show over Coe Lake, which brings many visitors each year. Free, Sat. 4-10 p.m., Sun. 4-10 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, Coe Lake Park, Berea, 440-274-5608, cityofberea.org
Broadview Heights Home Days on the Green at City Hall Campus: July 8-10
Out of town during the Fourth of July weekend? Not to worry — Broadview Heights has three nights of fireworks the following weekend, along with music, games and other entertainment. Free, 10 p.m. each night, City Hall Campus, 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, 440-526-4357, broadview-heights.org
Chardon Fireworks at Chardon High School: July 3
Join the Chardon community for fireworks over Chardon High School. Free but donations requested, 8-10 p.m. with fireworks beginning at dusk, Chardon High School, 151 Chardon Ave., Chardon, 440-286-2600, chardon.cc
Cleveland Light Up the Lake Fireworks at Downtown Locations: July 4
The Downtown Cleveland Alliance and the City of Cleveland present this family-friendly event with fireworks from the Port of Cleveland’s Dock 20. Viewing areas from the Flats West Bank include Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica Boardwalk, Music Box Supper Club, Shooters on the Water, Superior Viaduct, Wendy Park and Whiskey Island. Viewers from the Flats East Bank can appreciate the show from the Flats East Bank Boardwalk, Settlers Landing, Margaritaville, Punch Bowl Social Rooftop, Lago Veranda and other Flats East Bank restaurants. Viewing areas from the North Coast Harbor include Voinovich Bicentennial Park, Edgewater Beach and Kirtland Park. Free, 8 p.m.-midnight with fireworks at dusk, Downtown Cleveland, 216-736-7799, downtowncleveland.com/events/lightuplake
Elyria Fireworks at West Park & Recreation Center: July 2
The City of Elyria hosts a fireworks display at West Park & Recreation Center. Free, 6:30-11:15 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, West Park & Recreation Center, 1200 Foster Ave., Elyria, 440-326-1400, cityofelyria.org/department/parks-and-recreation/
Fireworks at Progressive Field: May 28-31
Who doesn’t love fireworks after a win? The Indians face the Houston Astros this Fourth of July weekend, with fireworks displays on Friday and Saturday night. On Friday, you can also enjoy Sugardale Dollar Dog Night and $2 Pregame in the District. In addition to another $2 Pregame in the District, the first 15,000 fans on Saturday will get a Bob Feller 1940 Jersey. $15-$150, Fri. 7:10 p.m., Sat. 7:15 p.m., Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St., Cleveland, 216-420-4487, mlb.com/indians
Fireworks at Classic Park: July 2-4
One fireworks show not enough? Join the Lake County Captains for three consecutive nights of fireworks after games against the South Bend Cubs. $9-12, Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 6:35 p.m., Classic Park, 35300 Vine St., Eastlake, 440-975-8085, milb.com/lake-county
Hudson Fireworks at Barlow Farm Park: July 3
Hudson presents its fireworks celebration at Barlow Farm Park, with food trucks and other amenities anticipated. Free, Barlow Farm Park, Hudson, 330-650-1799, hudson.oh.us
Lakewood Fireworks at Lakewood Park: July 4
Lakewood holds its annual fireworks show at Lakewood Park. Free, Lakewood Park, Lakewood, 216-521-7580, lakewoodoh.gov
Lorain Fireworks at the Mile-Long Pier: July 4
The Lorain Port and Finance Authority sponsors these annual Independence Day fireworks. Free, when the sun sets or around 10 p.m., Mile-Long Pier, 301 Lakeside Ave., Lorain, 440-204-2269, lorainport.com/events-calendar/annual-independence-day-fireworks/
Mayfield Village Fireworks at The Grove: June 26
Just can’t wait for the Fourth? Catch fireworks, concessions and music at Mayfield Village’s Fourth of July celebration a weekend early. Free, noon-10 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m., Parkview Pool & The Grove, 425 N. Commons Blvd., Mayfield Village, 440-461-2210, mayfieldvillage.com/recreation/yearly-events
Medina Fireworks at Medina High School: July 3
Kick off your Independence Day celebrations with a parade, then watch a fireworks show over Medina High School. Free, 4 p.m. with fireworks after dark, Medina High School parking lot, 777 E. Union St., Medina, 330-721-6950, medinaoh.org
Mentor Fireworks at Mentor Civic Amphitheater & Mentor High School: July 4
Enjoy a performance by country artist Darryl Worley and stay for a fireworks show after the concert. Fireworks can be viewed from both Civic Center Park and Mentor High School. Free, 8-10 p.m. with fireworks at 10 p.m., Civic Center Park, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor; Mentor High School, 6477 Center St., Mentor, 440-255-1100, cityofmentor.com/calendar/
Music Box Fireworks Party at Music Box Supper Club: July 4
From Motown to rock, the Music Box Supper Club will be your soundtrack for the holiday weekend. Enjoy concerts from Nitebridge and The Sunrise Jones that will end in time for you to step outside and enjoy Cleveland's fireworks. $20-$25, 7 p.m., Music Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Ave., Cleveland, 216-242-1250, musicboxcle.com/event/sunrise-jones-july4
North Ridgeville Freedom Festival at Victory Park Ohio: July 3
Enjoy fireworks, food and entertainment at North Ridgeville’s Freedom Festival. Enjoy demonstrations from a caricature artist, patriotic stilt walker, illusionist and more before the fireworks display. $15-125, 6-10 p.m. with fireworks around 10 p.m., Victory Park Ohio, 7777 Victory Lane, North Ridgeville, 440-353-0819, vpofireworks.showare.com
Solon Fireworks at Solon Community Park: July 2
The City of Solon’s annual fireworks show will take place at Solon Community Park. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for the show. Food trucks will be on site. Free, 7-10:30 p.m. with fireworks at dark, Solon Community Park, 6679 SOM Center Road, Solon, 440-248-1155
Streetsboro Fireworks at Woodside Lake Park: July 3
Woodside Lake Park hosts its annual fireworks display in Streetsboro. $5 per car, Woodside Lake Park, 2486 Frost Road, Streetsboro, 330-626-4251, facebook.com/woodsidelakepark
Strongsville Fireworks at Foltz Athletic Fields: July 4
Join the city of Strongsville for its annual fireworks show. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Free, 10 p.m., Foltz Athletic Fields, Strongsville, 440-580-3100, strongsville.org
Twinsburg Fireworks at Rock the Park Summer Concert Series: July 3
Twinsburg’s Rock the Park hosts the Cleveland Pops Orchestra for a night of music and fireworks. $10-50, 7:30 p.m., 10260 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg, 330-963-8722
Valley City Fireworks at Mill Stream Park: July 4
Valley City hosts a parade, car show, music and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth. Free, noon-7 p.m. with fireworks at dusk, Mill Stream Park, 1250 Maple St., Valley City, 216-533-6113, valleycity.org
Wadsworth Fireworks at Downtown Wadsworth: July 2
Wadsworth hosts a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Enjoy food trucks as well as more than 30 downtown restaurants and retailers. Free, 6-10:30 p.m. with fireworks around 10 p.m., Downtown Wadsworth, Wadsworth, 330-331-4414, mainstreetwadsworth.org
Wellington Fireworks at Lorain County Fairgrounds: July 3
The Lorain County Fairgrounds will be the site of Wellington’s fireworks show. Free, dusk, Lorain County Fairgrounds, 23000 Fairgrounds Road, Wellington, 440-647-2781, loraincountyfair.com
Westlake Fireworks at Clague Park: July 4
The City of Westlake’s Fourth of July festivities include a parade, patriotic readings at Clague Park, games and musical entertainment and fireworks at dusk. Free, noon-dusk with fireworks at dusk, Clague Park, Clague Road and Hilliard Boulevard, Westlake, 440-871-3300, cityofwestlake.org
