OHIO, USA — Looking for the perfect spot to enjoy fireworks this summer? If you don't already have plans, WTOL 11 is here to help.
Whether you're looking for a grand celebration or one that's more lowkey, 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.
Check out the list below and stay tuned if your favorite spot isn't listed yet. More shows will be added as they are announced:
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Holgate
- At dark at Old School Park
- Eyes to the Skies Festival & Fireworks
- Chicken BBQ at 11 a.m., parade at 3 p.m., classic car cruise-in at 4 p.m.
- Live music by Brother Believe Me, food truck, craft and vendor show and more starting at 4 p.m.
Springfield Township
- At 10 p.m. at Community Homecoming Park
- Freedom Celebration
- Park opens at 5 p.m.
- Family-friendly activities, kids games and food trucks
Washington Township
- At 10 p.m. at Shoreland Fire Station
- 2024 Thunder Over the River
SUNDAY, JUNE 30
Arcadia
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
Toledo Mud Hens
Bowling Green
- At dusk at Wood County Fairgrounds
- BG BOOM Festival and Fireworks from 4-9 p.m.
- Free admission
Findlay/Hancock County
- At dusk at Hancock County Fairgrounds
- Fourth of July 5K at 10 a.m. at the fairgrounds
- Lighting Up the Sky celebration beginning at noon
- Food trucks, bounce houses, train rides, pony rides and car show
- Concert at 7:30 p.m.
- Free parking and admission
Maumee/Perrysburg
- At 10 p.m. from Orleans Park
- 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 by entering from the Maumee side
Oak Harbor
- Along Portage River in downtown Oak Harbor
- Activities begin at 5 p.m.
- Food vendors, entertainment, inflatables, duck race and more
- Free admission and free parking
Sylvania
- At 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 $7 for ages 12 and up, $5 for children under 12
- Also viewable from Sylvania Pacesetter Park
- Parking is $5 at both venues
Wauseon
- at Biddle Park
- Food vendors and music from 4-11:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 4
Sandusky
- At dusk at Cedar Point Beach
- Cedar Point’s Independence Day celebration Light Up the Point
Toledo
Tiffin
- At Hedges-Boyer Park
- Music from SoulPilot
Port Clinton
- At dusk at Waterworks Park/city beach
- Various activities throughout the day
Put-in-Bay
- 10 p.m. at Peace Garden Lawn
- Boom at the Bay celebration
- Fireworks best viewed from downtown
Van Wert
FRIDAY, JULY 5
Bellevue
- At dusk at Robert Peters Park
- BellevUNITY Festival
- Activities from 5-10 p.m. at Central Park
- Food vendors, music from 3lentless, children's activities, games and more
- Pictures with Buckeyes superfan Big Nut from 5-7 p.m.
Clyde
Defiance
- At dusk at confluence of Maumee and Auglaize rivers
- Enjoy fireworks from Pontiac Park, Kingsbury Park or Fort Defiance grounds
- Food and activities at Kingsbury Park from 4-9 p.m.
Sandusky
- At dusk at Cedar Point Beach
- Cedar Point’s Independence Day celebration Light Up the Point
SATURDAY, JULY 6
Fostoria
- At dusk at Fostoria Foundation Park
- Talent show and food trucks starting at 6 p.m.
Woodville
- At dusk at Trail Marker Park
- Woodville's 82nd Fourth of July celebration
- Activities from July 3-6
Waterville
- 5:30-10 p.m. behind Waterville Primary School
- Food trucks, music, glow vendors, pay-to-play inflatables and a 50/50 raffle to support Waterville Pack 101, a Cub Scout pack
Saturday, July 13
Oregon
- Boomfest '24
- 2 p.m. - Midnight at the Dunn Chevy rear parking lot, 3000 Dustin Road
- Games, crafts and other activities begin at 2 p.m., music is at 5 p.m.
- Fireworks at dusk