🎆 Summit County & Nearby Fireworks & Festivals
Cuyahoga Falls
•Event: Fireworks at Blossom Music Center
•Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2025
•Time: Event begins at 8:00 PM
•Best Viewing Spot: Blossom Music Center
•Parking Tips: Arrive early to secure parking; the lot opens at 7:00 PM. Grilling, yard games, and traditional tailgating activities are not permitted. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to be consumed inside the vehicle; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Stow
•Event: Fourth of July Parade
•Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
•Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
•Route: Starts at the Stow Community Center (Target Plaza parking lot), travels down Route 59, and ends west of Holy Family Church.
•Parking Tips: No parking on Englewood Dr., Park Dr., Lakeview Dr., and Charring Cross Dr. until 1:00 PM.
Kent
•Event: Fourth of July Splash
•Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
•Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
•Fireworks Display: 10:00 PM
•Parking Tips: No parking at Lake Meridian Park. Free shuttle service from Kent Fire Station 75 (15635 SE 272nd St.) and another lot from 3:00 PM to after the fireworks. Gates lock at midnight.
Hudson
•Event: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
•Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: Barlow Farm Park
•Best Viewing Spot: Barlow Farm Park
•Parking Tips: Free public parking at JOANN’s and Oak Grove Park. Handicap parking at Wood Hollow Metro Park (2121 Barlow Road). Shuttle service to Barlow Farm Park is not available from Wood Hollow.
Tallmadge
•Event: Circle Festival & Light Parade
•Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025
•Time: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
•Light Parade: Approximately 9:00 PM
•Fireworks: Following the parade
•Location: Tallmadge Circle Park
•Best Viewing Spot: Tallmadge Circle Park
•Parking Tips: Arrive early to secure parking; expect large crowds.
Peninsula
•Event: Peninsula Fireworks Display
•Date: Thursday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Best Viewing Spot: Peninsula Village Park
•Parking Tips: Limited parking available; arrive early. Consider using nearby public parking areas and walking to the event.
Macedonia
•Event: Drive-In Fireworks
•Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: Macedonia Commons
•Best Viewing Spot: From your vehicle in the parking lot
•Parking Tips: The lot opens at 7:00 PM. Grilling, yard games, and traditional tailgating activities are not permitted. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to be consumed inside the vehicle; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
Streetsboro
•Event: Fireworks Display
•Date: Thursday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: Woodside Lake Campground
•Best Viewing Spot: Woodside Lake Campground
•Parking Tips: Limited parking available; arrive early. Consider using nearby public parking areas and walking to the event.
North Akron
•Event: Fireworks Display
•Date: Thursday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: North Akron Park
•Best Viewing Spot: North Akron Park
•Parking Tips: Limited parking available; arrive early. Consider using nearby public parking areas and walking to the event.
Aurora
•Event: July 4th Fireworks
•Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: Pioneer Trail Ballfields
•Best Viewing Spot: Kiwanis-Moore Park
•Parking Tips: Limited parking at Pioneer Trail Ballfields; consider parking at nearby locations and walking to the event. Road closures on W. Pioneer Trail at SR 43 to Birchbark Trail will begin at approximately 9:30 PM.
Twinsburg
•Event: Fireworks Display
•Date: Thursday, July 4, 2025
•Time: Dusk
•Location: Twinsburg High School
•Best Viewing Spot: Twinsburg High School
•Parking Tips: Limited parking available; arrive early. Consider using nearby public parking areas and walking to the event.
🅿️ General Parking Tips
•Arrive Early: Many events have limited parking; arriving early ensures you get a good spot.
•Use Public Transportation or Carpool: If available, using public transportation or carpooling can reduce parking hassles.
•Check for Shuttle Services: Some events offer shuttle services from remote parking areas.
•Be Prepared for Road Closures: Many events have road closures; plan your route accordingly.
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