Fourth of July celebrations: Where and when you can watch fireworks in northwest Ohio

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 on Independence Day and beyond.

Check out the list below and stay tuned if your favorite spot isn't listed yet. Shows will be added as they are announced:

THURSDAY, JULY 4

Sandusky

• At dusk at Cedar Point Beach
  • Cedar Point’s Independence Day celebration Light Up the Point

Toledo

• At dark at downtown Toledo riverfront
  
  • Fireworks in the 419
    
  • Food trucks at Glass City Metropark and on Summit Street in front of Promenade Park

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

• 10 p.m. at Van Wert High School parking lot

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

• At dusk from Clyde Reservoir

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

Whitehouse

• Founder's Day Fireworks
  • Food trucks ready at 5 p.m.
  • Kall Me Kendra playing live music from 6:15-9:15 p.m. 
  • Historian Joel Berg presenting on Anthony Wayne history 
  • Fireworks at dusk
  • No cost for admission

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