With the 4th of July holiday coming up, you might be wondering where you can find a show near you—or what the best shows in the state are. During the first week of July, all of Ohio will light up in celebration of our nation’s independence. The following are eight of our favorite Independence Day celebrations and fireworks displays happening in Ohio this year.
See which ones you’ve been to before:
- Red, White & BOOM
Red, White & BOOM Columbus/Facebook The largest fireworks display in the state will take place on Tuesday, July 3. More than 400,000 people flock to downtown Columbus to watch this truly epic display, which will take place at 10 p.m. (Several events will take place throughout the day before the show as well.)
- The Cleveland Orchestra Star-Spangled Spectacular
The Cleveland Orchestra/Facebook The Cleveland Orchestra will feature “Star-Spangled Spectacular " on Friday, July 6 at Mall B in downtown Cleveland. The free concert begins at 9 p.m. with fireworks after. Food trucks will be onsite and pre-concert events will take place at 6 p.m.
- LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island
Coney Island Amusement Park/Facebook At Coney Island Amusement Park, glowing hot air balloons fill the sky at 8 p.m. and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks commence at 10 p.m. over Lake Como on July 3. It’s a magical experience you don’t want to miss.
- Dayton Lights in Flight
Jim Crotty/Fiickr The city of Dayton lights up the night on Tuesday, July 3 this year. Be sure to check out the food and entertainment before the fireworks start at 10 p.m.
- Light Up the Point
kaveman743/Flickr Every night at 10:30 p.m. on July 1-4 you can enjoy fireworks over the Roller Coaster Capital of the World and Cedar Point Beach in Sandusky. (How awesome is that?!) Be sure to get some 3-D glasses to enhance your experience.
- Akron Rib, White and Blue Festival
David Grant/Flickr While the festival runs from June 30 - July 4, fireworks commence on July 4 at Lock 3 (Main St.) at 9:45 p.m. Indulge in live music, ribs and other entertainment before this spectacular show.
- Avon Lake Fireworks
mattlphoto/Flickr Don’t miss the fireworks and festivities on July 3 at Weiss Field this year. Live music, games, food trucks and other festivities begin at 6 p.m., with fireworks following at dusk.
- Red White & Blues Bang
shoresandislands.com On July 7, the Huron Boat Basin will come alive with blues, food and other festivities. Fireworks commence at 10:15 p.m.
Where will you celebrate Independence Day this year? Let us know!
Red, White & BOOM Columbus/Facebook
The largest fireworks display in the state will take place on Tuesday, July 3. More than 400,000 people flock to downtown Columbus to watch this truly epic display, which will take place at 10 p.m. (Several events will take place throughout the day before the show as well.)
The Cleveland Orchestra/Facebook
The Cleveland Orchestra will feature “Star-Spangled Spectacular " on Friday, July 6 at Mall B in downtown Cleveland. The free concert begins at 9 p.m. with fireworks after. Food trucks will be onsite and pre-concert events will take place at 6 p.m.
Coney Island Amusement Park/Facebook
At Coney Island Amusement Park, glowing hot air balloons fill the sky at 8 p.m. and Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks commence at 10 p.m. over Lake Como on July 3. It’s a magical experience you don’t want to miss.
Jim Crotty/Fiickr
The city of Dayton lights up the night on Tuesday, July 3 this year. Be sure to check out the food and entertainment before the fireworks start at 10 p.m.
kaveman743/Flickr
Every night at 10:30 p.m. on July 1-4 you can enjoy fireworks over the Roller Coaster Capital of the World and Cedar Point Beach in Sandusky. (How awesome is that?!) Be sure to get some 3-D glasses to enhance your experience.
David Grant/Flickr
While the festival runs from June 30 - July 4, fireworks commence on July 4 at Lock 3 (Main St.) at 9:45 p.m. Indulge in live music, ribs and other entertainment before this spectacular show.
mattlphoto/Flickr
Don’t miss the fireworks and festivities on July 3 at Weiss Field this year. Live music, games, food trucks and other festivities begin at 6 p.m., with fireworks following at dusk.
shoresandislands.com
On July 7, the Huron Boat Basin will come alive with blues, food and other festivities. Fireworks commence at 10:15 p.m.
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