Northwest Ohio is gearing up for a spectacular Independence Day celebration with fireworks displays planned across the region. From Toledo to Bowling Green, Findlay to Defiance, residents and visitors alike can look forward to dazzling shows lighting up the night sky. These family-friendly events offer a perfect opportunity to gather with loved ones, spread out a blanket, and enjoy the patriotic spectacle. Remember to arrive early for the best viewing spots and check local guidelines for any special instructions. Bring lawn chairs, snacks, and don’t forget your patriotic spirit! Specific dates, times, and locations for each community’s fireworks display are listed below.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

Toledo Mud Hens

• • Rock N Blast at Fifth Third Field

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

• • 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

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