The 4th of July is coming, and chances are you want to know where you can go watch fireworks this year in the Greater Cleveland area!
There are always a large number of parades, events, and fireworks shows planned in Cleveland and surrounding communities for the 4th of July each year. This post will focus specifically on events that also include fireworks.
Best 4th of July fireworks near Cleveland
Here’s a list of the best fireworks shows near Cleveland this year – just note that not all of them are happening ON July 4th!
We’re listing our top 5 picks for where to watch, and then listing a bunch of other options, too.
1. Light Up the Lake: 4th of July Fireworks
Location: Port of Cleveland, 1100 West 9th Street, Cleveland
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025, starting around 10 PM (rain date July 5th)
Website: Light Up the Lake: 4th of July Fireworks
Light Up the Lake is the biggest and best fireworks celebration in Cleveland, with fireworks being shot off over Lake Erie. This patriotic display illuminates Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline, and can be seen from several places downtown.
A go-to spot to watch the show is Edgewater Park, especially up on the hill behind the Cleveland Script sign. But you can also watch from various places in the Flats, or by getting out on the water itself.
One of the most unique ways to catch this fireworks display is on a dinner cruise. The Goodtime III sightseeing boat offers a dinner cruise and scenic sail around the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie, before stopping in the lake for a prime view of the fireworks. You can book your dinner cruise tickets online.
2. Lakewood Fourth of July Celebration
Location: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM (rain date: July 5th)
Website: Lakewood Fourth of July Celebration
Another great place to see fireworks near Cleveland is Lakewood Park. The city has festivities going on all day at Lakewood park, beginning at 10 AM with a special 4th of July parade.
The evening concludes with the fireworks show, which takes place around 9:45 PM. This fireworks display over Lake Erie is one of the best, and is best viewed from around Lakewood Park (though note that they close the park’s parking lot at 5 PM on the day).
3. Mentor Independence Day Celebration
Location: Mentor Civic Amphitheater, 8600 Munson Road, Mentor
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 7 PM (concert with fireworks to follow)
Website: Mentor Independence Day Celebration
The town of Mentor is also hosting a 4th of July celebration. Things kick off with a concert at 7 PM on the main stage at the Mentor Civic Amphitheater (with the grounds opening at 5:30 PM.) There will be food trucks and a bar available.
Immediately following the concert, there will be a 25-minute fireworks display (estimated 9:50-10:15 PM). The fireworks can be viewed from the Mentor Civic Center Park Complex, as well as from the Mentor High School grounds.
4. Lorain Port and Finance Authority Fireworks
Location: Mile Long Pier, 301 Lakeside Avenue, Lorain
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at approximately 10 PM
Website: Lorain Port and Finance Authority Fireworks
Another great fireworks display on Lake Erie is the one put on by the Lorain Port and Finance Authority. The fireworks are launched from the Mile-Long Pier on the east side of Lorain, and the show begins right after the sun fully sets, which is around 10 PM. They also always have a livestream of the fireworks on Facebook and YouTube.
5. Salute to America at Blossom
Location: Blossom Music Center, 1145 W Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, 2025 at 8 PM
Website: Cleveland Orchestra Salute to America
For a really unique way to celebrate the 4th of July, check out the Salute to America concert by the Cleveland Orchestra. This event takes place one day before the 4th and on the 4th at Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls.
You’ll be treated to an evening concert of patriotic favorites mixed with Broadway classics, along with an Armed Forces Salute. The concert is immediately followed by a fireworks display. This is one show at Blossom where the best views are actually on the lawn!
You do need tickets for this one, which you can purchase here.
6. Cleveland Guardians fireworks
Location: Progressive Field, 2401 Ontario St, Cleveland
Date & Time: Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 2025
Technically, you can see fireworks shows several nights throughout the Cleveland Guardians home baseball season. There are usually several weekend fireworks shows each month following the end of games.
But this year, two of those fireworks shows coincide with 4th of July weekend! So if you’ve got tickets to a Guardians game on July 4 or July 5, you can also catch an excellent fireworks show after the game ends.
Other local fireworks shows
Looking for more local fireworks shows? Here are even more fireworks displays and 4th of July festivities happening around Greater Cleveland:
1. City of Willoughby Fireworks
Location: Todd Field, 38260 Glenn Avenue, Willoughby
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Website: City of Willoughby Fireworks
Willoughby, Ohio has a fireworks display that can be seen from Todd Field, as well as the Willoughby Court House and from the Andrews Osborne Academy lawn.
2. Avon Lake’s Fireworks Celebration
Location: Weiss Field, 33401 Webber Road, Avon Lake
Date & Time: Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10 PM
Website: Avon Lake’s Fireworks Celebration
Avon Lake has a 4th of July celebration that begins at 5 PM on July 3rd with food trucks and a concert, followed by fireworks. Note that it takes place the day before the 4th.
3. Grindstone Festival
Location: Coe Lake Park, 85 South Rocky River Drive, Berea
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10 PM
Website: Grindstone Festival
The town of Berea is hosting its annual Grindstone Festival on the 4th of July. This kicks off with a patriotic parade at 11 AM, followed by an afternoon and evening of activities, food, and live music, and culminating in a fireworks display.
4. City of Elyria Independence Day Celebration
Location: West Park, 1200 Foster Avenue, Elyria
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Website: City of Elyria Independence Day Celebration
Another town near Cleveland with a 4th of July fireworks display is Elyria. The town is hosting its event starting at 7 PM on July 4th with food trucks, live music, bounce houses, and more, followed by a fireworks display at 10:15 PM.
5. Hudson 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Location: Barlow Farm Park, 1965 Barlow Rd, Hudson
Date & Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 7 PM (fireworks begin after dark) (rain date: July 6th)
Website: Hudson 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
The town of Hudson will be hosting a 4th of July celebration early, on Saturday, July 5. There will be a concert and food trucks before the fireworks begin.
6. Aurora July 4th Festival
Location: Kiwanis-Moore Park, 35 W Pioneer Trail, Aurora
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at dusk
Website: Aurora July 4th Festival
In Aurora, the festivities last all day long, with a 4th of July Fun Run at 8 AM, followed by a parade at 11 AM, and fireworks after dark
7. Bicentennial Heart of Akron Festival
Location: Patterson Park, 800 Patterson Avenue, Akron
Date & Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Website: Rib White & Blue Festival
In addition to its multi-day Bicentennial Heart of Akron Festival, Akron is hosting fireworks on the night of July 4th at Patterson Park. During the festival, several free concerts take place every day.
Where will you be watching fireworks this year?
Amanda was born and raised in northeast Ohio, and has always been a fangirl of her home state. Now, she’s sharing her love of the Cleveland area, highlighting all the best things to do, see, and eat in the CLE. She’s been running Cleveland Traveler since January 2019.
Hi Amanda, I also love Cleveland. I am a hometown girl from 81 years ago. I am so
Amazed at all the changes. So many improvements. But then I remember riding
On the streetcar as a child and dressing up to go to downtown Cleveland to shop at May co, Higbees, Halle Bros along with Sterli g lender Davis. So many memories.
As a child I saw the Peter Pan movie at the
Palace Theatre in the balcony. We drive into Cleveland many times during the year. I really miss Lolley the Trolley. Such a great way to view our amazing city. Is there anything that has taken there place?
I’m sure you have so many great stories, Carol! Lolly hasn’t been directly replaced, sadly, though there are some great walking tour options now through Take a Hike, and the Funny Bus does fun comedy-led bus tours around the city! There are also some holiday bus tours every year to look at Christmas lights.