Fourth of July weekend is upon us! Time for picnics, backyard barbeque's, family and friends, and of course FIREWORKS! To make sure you get the most out of your holiday weekend we’ve put together a listing of all the local favorite attractions and their weekend plans.
Friday, July 1st
There is no better way to celebrate American culture then by gathering the family for exciting evening of baseball! The Lake Erie Crushers take to their home field for a thrilling challenge against the Gateway Grizzlies. The game throws its first pitch at 7:00pm and will conclude the evening with a fireworks display overlooking the field. With general admission starting at $6 this is an American classic the whole family can enjoy. For ticket information call 440-934-3636.
Saturday, July 2nd
The Lorain County Speedway is getting ready to light up the track and the sky! Races begin at 7:00pm with the grandstands opening at 3:00pm. Experience a rush of excitement from this fast pace event then relax and celebrate Independence Day weekend with fireworks. For ticket information call 440-986-223.
Sunday, July 3rd
The city of Oberlin is welcoming the fourth with a display of light and color that is sure to brighten everyone’s evening. Fireworks will be displayed at the Oberlin Recreation Complex on Hamilton Street just past Splash Zone. This American favorite will start at dusk. In the case of bad weather, fireworks will be moved to Monday.
Add music to your weekend by visiting the Port Fest at the Black River Landing in Lorain. The Port Fest starts at 10am on Sunday with a canoe/kayak race. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the car show, crafts, great food, and games for kids. Music for the evening includes The Drifters (Motown) at 8pm and The Rat Pack (Frank, Dean, and Sammy) at 9pm. Finally, the Black River Landing provides a unique firework show starting at 10:00pm.
Looking for great family fun? The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department is having a Party in the Park! The party is set to occur at South Central Park starting at 5:30pm, and will have food concessions with a full menu. Free family activities including live music, face painting, magic shows and more will occur from 6 to 8:30pm. The party will conclude with a fireworks display at dusk, provided by the North Ridgeville Fire Department.
ArtsFest is a free outdoor festival celebrating the arts in Northeast Ohio. The event will take place at Miller Road Park in Avon Lake, starting at 2:00pm. Artists and vendors from the area will be on hand to showcase and sell their art, and there is live music and free entertainment throughout the day. The day ends with a spectacular fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day, so be sure to stay through the end of the evening!
Wellington adds more excitement to Independence weekend with two days of family festivities. Starting on Sunday evening head over to the town hall lawn for the Patriots community Band Concert and Ice Cream Social. Stick around for fireworks at the fairgrounds beginning at dusk.
Monday, July 4th
Cedar Point will celebrate the Fourth with two nights of fireworks and other events.
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