OHIO, USA — It's fireworks season. If you don't already have plans, WTOL 11 is here to help.
No matter what you're interested in, there's something for everyone. Feast your eyes on fireworks displays, grab a bite to eat and enjoy time with the family with festivities from throughout the region leading up to Independence Day and beyond.
Here's a list of what you can expect and where to find it.
Saturday, June 24
Bryan
- 9:30 p.m. at Bryan Recreation Park
- Bryan's Day-In-The-Park
- Midway attractions, games and food from 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Free concert by Rockland at 8 p.m.
Holgate
- At dark at Old School Park
- Eyes to the Skies Festival & Fireworks
- Activities all day
- 5K, chicken BBQ, food trucks, music, classic car cruise-in, parade and more
Washington Township
- 10 p.m. at Shoreland Fire Station
- 2023 Thunder Over the River
- Fireworks set off from Summit Street bridge
Saturday, July 1
Fostoria
- At dusk at Foundation Park
- Music and food trucks starting at 5 p.m.
- 7:30 p.m. talent show
Fremont
- 10 p.m. from Walsh Park
- Viewable at Rodger Young Park
Springfield Township
Toledo
- 10-11 p.m. at downtown Toledo riverfront
- Fireworks in the 419
- Viewing from Promenade Park and International Park
- Food trucks on Summit Street
- Fireworks in the 419
Woodville
- 10 p.m. at Trail Marker Park
- Woodville's 81st Fourth of July celebration
- Beer tent opens Wednesday, June 28
- Rides, games and attractions from Thursday, June 29 - Saturday, July 1
- Parade, 5K, raffles, car show and entertainment
Sunday, July 2
Clyde
- At dusk from Clyde Reservoir
- Viewable from Community Park
- Festivities at Community Park from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Monday, July 3
Bowling Green
- At dusk at Wood County Fairgrounds
- BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks from 4-9 p.m.
- Community band at 8 p.m.
- Free admission
Findlay/Hancock County
- 10 p.m. at Hancock County Fairgrounds
- Parade at 11 a.m. in downtown Findlay
- Lighting Up the Sky celebration from 4-11 p.m.
- Food trucks on-site at 4 p.m.
- Free parking and admission
Maumee/Perrysburg
- At dusk
- Visible from both sides of the Maumee River
- Fireworks will be set off from Orleans Park, therefore parking will not be available at Orleans Park
- Spectators can set up chairs and view the show from the bridge
Oak Harbor
- Along Portage River in downtown Oak Harbor
- Activities begin at 5 p.m.
- Food vendors, entertainment, inflatables, duck race and more
Sylvania
- 10 p.m. at Centennial Terrace
- Star Spangled Celebration at Centennial Terrace from 7-11 p.m.
- Tickets are available online or at doors
- General admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under
- Also viewable from Sylvania Pacesetter Park
- Parking is $5 at both venues
- Simulcast with 101.5 FM The River
Wauseon
- 10 p.m. at Biddle Park
- Bounce houses from 5-9 p.m.
- Food vendors from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Tuesday, July 4
Mud Hens
- A 20-minute fireworks display is scheduled to take place following the game at Fifth Third Field in downtown Toledo. The game against the Louisville Bats starts at 7:05 p.m.
Fremont
- at dusk from Walsh Park
- Viewable at Rodger Young Park
- Rescheduled from Saturday, July 1
Norwalk
- At dusk at Huron County Fairgrounds
- Virtual and in-person 5K race at 8 a.m.
- Parade at 10:30 a.m. in Norwalk
Portage
- 10 p.m. at Enright Park
- 11 a.m. parade at the north end of the village, proceeds down state Route 25 and ends at Enright Park
- Various activities after the parade including a car show, bike decorating contest for kids, craft vendors, music, games and food trucks
Port Clinton
- 10 p.m. at Waterworks Park/City Beach
- Various activities throughout the day
Put-in-Bay
- 10 p.m. at Peace Garden Lawn
- Fireworks can be seen from downtown
Sandusky
- At dusk at Cedar Point Beach
- Cedar Point’s Independence Day celebration Light Up the Point
Van Wert
Waterville
- 5:30-10 p.m. behind Waterville Primary School at 457 Sycamore Lane
- Food trucks, music, glow vendors, pay-to-play inflatables and a 50/50 raffle to support Waterville Pack 101, a Cub Scout pack
Friday, July 7
Bellevue
- At dusk at Robert Peters Park
- Family-friendly games and activities starting at 5 p.m.
- Food trucks
- Rain date is July 8
Defiance
- At dusk at confluence of Maumee and Auglaize rivers
- Enjoy fireworks from Pontiac Park, Kingsbury Park or Fort grounds
- Food and activities at Kingsbury Park
Friday, July 14
Delta
- 10:30 p.m., Delta Park
Saturday, July 15
Oregon
- At Dusk at Oak Shade Grove
- "Boomfest 2023" from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Live music from Arctic Clam, Distant Cousinz and Scott Stapp "The Voice of Creed"
- Corn hole, miniature golf, arts and craft show and more
- Free admission, parking is $10