The Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate Independence Day than watching a spectacular fireworks display with friends and family? Whether you’re planning a lakefront evening or a city park picnic, here’s your guide to the best Fourth of July fireworks shows happening across Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.
Where to Watch Fireworks on the Fourth of July?
Ohio – July 4 Fireworks Schedule
According to an update from News 5 Cleveland, here are the top fireworks shows happening across Ohio on Thursday, July 4:
1. Cleveland – Light Up The Lake
- 📍 Voinovich Park
- ⏰ 5 PM to 10 PM | Fireworks at 10 PM
2. Lakewood
- 📍 Lakewood Park
- ⏰ Fireworks at 9:45 PM
3. Lorain
- 📍 Mile Long Pier
- ⏰ Fireworks at 10 PM
4. Akron – Heart of Akron Festival
- 📍 Downtown Akron
- ⏰ Festival: 11 AM–11 PM | Fireworks at 9:45 PM
5. Medina
- 📍 Mill Stream Park
- ⏰ Fireworks at dusk
6. Geneva-on-the-Lake
- 📍 Municipal Golf Course
- ⏰ Fireworks at 10 PM
7. Mentor
- 📍 Mentor Civic Center Park
- ⏰ Concert at 7 PM | Fireworks at 9:50 PM
Wisconsin & Minnesota – July Fireworks Calendar
Civic Media reports a packed fireworks schedule across Wisconsin and Minnesota, starting on July 3 and continuing well beyond July 4.
Thursday, July 3 Events:
- Appleton – Memorial Park – 9:45 PM
- Berlin – Riverside Park – Dusk
- Kaukauna – WI Int’l Raceway – Dusk
- Ripon – Murray Park – Dusk
- Shell Lake – Main Street – 10 PM
(and more in Egg Harbor, Fisk, Kimberly, Oconto, etc.)
Friday, July 4 Events:
- Chippewa Falls – Riverfront Park – 10 PM
- Fond du Lac – Lakeside Park – 9:30 PM
- Green Bay – Leicht Memorial Park – 9:45 PM
- Eau Claire – High Bridge – 10 PM
- Neenah – Riverside Park – 9:45 PM
- Superior – Barkers Island – 10 PM
(and more across Amery, Bonduel, Crivitz, Manitowoc, Menasha, etc.)
Fireworks After the Fourth of July
Can’t make it on the Fourth? Fireworks continue through mid-July in several towns:
- Saturday, July 5 – Kohler, Stevens Point, Wautoma
- Tuesday, July 8 – Hudson – Lakefront Park – Dusk
- Saturday, July 12 – Brillion, Dodgeville, New Lisbon
- Wednesday, July 16 – Harrison – Drone Show at Darboy Community Park
- Saturday, July 19 – Arena, Cassville, Highland
