CLEVELAND — The July 4 holiday will be here before you know it. In honor of Independence Day, many Northeast Ohio communities are holding celebrations, festivals, parades and fireworks. Get ready to party with our top picks for local Fourth of July celebrations, including parades, concerts and more. By Christina Rufo CLEVELAND, Ohio — The nation is preparing to celebrate its birthday Friday. July 4 is a federal holiday, meaning there will be various closures and schedule changes. The holiday commemorates « Back to Cleveland by Clevelanders Blog July 4th in Cleveland: Fireworks are Only the Beginning Light Up the July Night Sky in The Land Destination Cleveland June 24, 2025 Summer in Downtown Cleveland means great live music, the best summer festivals and, of course, a fireworks spectacular or two. As families and friends make plans to spend the Fourth of July together, Cleveland Metroparks wants to make sure all guests celebrate their Independence Day safely. The celebration of the 4th of July in Cleveland is full of parades, fireworks, delicious backyard BBQ, fairs, shopping with amazing deals, baseball games, and lots of fun. 4th of July Activities & Events in Cleveland. Northeast Ohio Summer Festivals and Events. 4th of July Weekend Events. A list of the best 4th of July fireworks shows near Cleveland this year, including some tips on where to watch. 15+ Things To Do in Cleveland This Fourth of July Weekend (July 3-6) Blossom hosts the annual Salute to America and the Guardians take on the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field Lorain County, Ohio The unofficial start to summer is Memorial Day weekend and the Fourth of July will be here before you know it. CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Downtown Cleveland Inc. is producing two Light Up the Lake parties for “one epic Fourth of July!” But before the celebrations begin, the Cleveland Department of Safety There are plenty of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Northeast Ohio this weekend. By Jeff Niesel Shelby City Park's celebration begins July 3rd with food trucks, games, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Kings Mountain, Mooresboro, Casar, and Lattimore will also hold events on July 4th, featuring parades, live music, and children's activities. The Fourth of July is fast approaching, and Cleveland Downtown Cleveland’s fireworks celebration launches from the Port of Cleveland beginning after sunset on July 4. It can be seen for free from all across the city, including from the Flats, Voinovich Bicentennial Park, Edgewater, the East 55th Street Marina, and even as far as Lakewood and Old Brooklyn. Downtown Cleveland Light Up the Lake 4th of July Fireworks and Watch Party Downtown Cleveland, Inc. is going bigger and brighter for the Fourth of July with this year’s Light Up the Lake celebration. Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day at home or in public with this roundup of safe, fun and family-friendly events happening this weekend in Cleveland. The best things to do in Cleveland, Ohio in July. Take advantage of summer with these fun Cleveland activities and events! From parades to festivals and fireworks, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy this Fourth of July in Northeast Ohio. We pulled together this list to share different ways to celebrate America’s Independence Day in 2025. July 4th will see fireworks and celebrations across Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. [Photo courtesy of Sabah Bhat] Independence Day will be celebrated on Thursday, July 4th, this year. If you’re looking for a chance to go out and enjoy the holiday, we’ve rounded up a list of some events happening in Cleveland and surrounding communities. Find every Independence Day celebration in Ohio for 2025. Complete list of July 4th fireworks, parades, and festivals from Columbus to Cincinnati to Cleveland.
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