Parades, Fireworks and More! Celebrating Our Nation’s Birthday

Parades, Fireworks and More! Celebrating Our Nation’s Birthday

July4June 29
American Liberty Fest. Bring the whole family for a day full of activities ending with a spectacular American-themed fireworks show. Crocker Park, 189 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake, 440-871-6880, crockerpark.com

July 2-5
Rib, White and Blue! Akron’s National Rib Festival. This summer tradition, sponsored by the City of Akron, features rib vendors vying for cash prizes and bragging rights as they travel from all over the U.S. On stage will be tribute bands Bruce in the USA, Hotel California and 1964. Come July 4 for the Akron Symphony Orchestra pops concert and fireworks finale. Opens each day at 11 a.m. S. Main St., Akron in front of Lock 3, akronribfestival.org

July 4

Fairlawn 2014 Independence Day Parade, 6:30 p.m. The parade steps off at the Fairlawn Town Center and proceeds west to the Dillard’s parking lot at Summit Mall. The American Judges Association will be awarding winners in the categories of floats, novelty, marching units and bands with trophies. Be sure to come to the reviewing stand in the Dillard’s parking lot after the parade for the award ceremony hosted by Mayor Bill Roth.

City of Mentor Headlands Annual Parade, 12-1 p.m. Kids can decorate their bikes and meet at the corner of Garden and Forest at 11 a.m. Complete details and registration form for parade at mentorheadlandscommunity center.com. Corduroy Road to Lake Overlook, Mentor, cityofmentor.com

Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, 7:05 p.m. Watch the Cleveland Indians play the Kansas City Royals with an extended fireworks show following the end of the game. Also enjoy Sugardale Dollar Dog night. cleveland.indians.mlb.com

City of Mentor Fireworks Display, 9:50-10:20 p.m. Free fireworks display. Plenty of parking at Civic Center Park, Mentor Sr. High School or in the Laketran Lot on Market Street. Civic Center Park, 8500 Civic Center Blvd., Mentor, cityofmentor.com

Fourth of July Fireworks, 10-10:30 p.m. Bring the family for a day of Water Park fun and activities or camp for the weekend and enjoy a fabulous 4th of July Fireworks display. Clay’s Park Resort, 13190 Patterson Road NW, North Lawrence, 330-854-6691, visitcantonstark.com

4th of July Parade and Fireworks Westlake’s annual 4th of July parade begins at Westlake High School and proceeds east on Hilliard Boulevard to Clague Park. Walkers join the parade at Westlake Christian Church, 25800 Hilliard Blvd. Evening festivities take place at Clague Park. Food and drink vendors are located near Clague Cabin along with ­musical entertainment. Fireworks begin at dusk, weather permitting.

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