Fourth of July weekend events include parades, festivals and special “America 250” celebrations | Our Fourth of July guide covers Youngstown-Warren, Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Be sure to see links to individual events for updates on events.
Extreme weather alert! Ignite the Night has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8.
MAHONING COUNTY
Austintown
48th annual Austintown 4th of July Parade. Intersection of Raccoon and Kirk roads, Austintown 44515. Annual holiday festival includes floats, safety vehicles and a parade. The parade originates at the intersection of Raccoon and Kirk and proceeds north on Raccoon toward the Austintown Library. Noon, Saturday, July 4.
Canfield
Canfield Fourth of July Parade. Route: Canfield Fairgrounds to South Broad Street to the Canfield Village Green. The parade lines up at the fairgrounds. The day also includes a Children’s Fun Run (8:15 a.m.), a Firecracker 4-Mile Run (8:30 a.m.), bands at the Canfield Village Green gazebo, family activities and a pet costume parade. Parade starts at 10:10 a.m. 8:30 a.m., Saturday, July 4.
Struthers
Struthers School Foundation 4th of July Parade, 5K and Pizza Run. 5th Street Plaza and Rita Drive (near Pizza Joe’s), Struthers 44471. Participants are invited to run or walk 3.1 miles on the Struthers Parade route as people cheer along the way. The 5K run (for adults) starts 40 minutes before the 40th annual Struthers 4th of July Parade. The Kristy Taaffe Kids Pizza Run (half mile) starts at 11:45 a.m. See here for event details.
Youngstown
New date: Ignite the Night. Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, Wean Park, 201 S. Phelps St., Youngstown 44503. 330-746-5600. The Rotary Club of Youngstown, in partnership with the city of Youngstown, the Economic Action Group and Youngstown CityScape, will present “Ignite the Night,” Youngstown’s “America 250” celebration. The program features a performance by the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and a fireworks display. For more information, see here. New date and time: 6-10:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 8.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Howland
Howland’s 250 Together/Fourth of July Parade. Howland Center, Howland 44484. Email: am*****@*************ip.org. This two-day Fourth of July celebration begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3 with live music and food trucks at Orwig Park. Saturday’s events start at 10 a.m. with a 1.5-mile parade originating at the Hunter Woods Plaza on East Market Street and finishes at Howland High School. The parade lineup begins at 8:30 a.m. Food and live music follow the parade. Friday, July 3-Saturday, July 4.
Mecca
Mecca Township Independence Day Fireworks. Mecca Township. This community-funded fireworks display is hosted by the Kindle family. Fireworks are scheduled to start between 9:30-9:45 p.m., but organizers advise arriving early to ensure the best viewing location. Viewing locations include the Maplewood High School parking lot, Mecca Park and Mecca Circle. Friday, July 3.
Mesopotamia
51st annual Mesopotamia Ox Roast, Antiques and Flea Market. 8800 state Route 534, Mesopotamia 44439. 440-693-4602. Email: ox**********@***il.com. Annual event benefits Mesopotamia’s volunteer firefighters association. Features 160 vendors, entertainment, and the festival’s iconic roast beef sandwiches. There will also be a pancake breakfast (7-11 a.m.) each day at the Town Hall. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. July 3-5.
Newton Falls
Newton Falls Fourth of July Parade. Downtown Newton Falls 44444. 330-883-8972. The four-day event features a parade (July 4), fireworks, food, music, a drone show, a carnival, children’s and family activities, a cornhole tournament and a beer tent. On parade day, participants meet at First Church of God, 426 W. Broad St. The lineup is from 8-9:30 a.m. The parade starts at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 4. Schedule. July 1-4.
Niles
Niles annual Fourth of July Parade, Car Show and Craft Fair. Main Street and throughout downtown Niles 44446. Niles will celebrate “America 250” with a number of events throughout the downtown. A parade occurs along Main Street (from Federal to State streets) beginning at 11 a.m. and car/bike and craft shows will be set up at the Niles Senior Center. The day also includes food, music, vendors, face painting, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Niles Public Square (with live music from 1-3 p.m.), a Mini Power Wheels Parade/Show (1 p.m.), LivePulse D.J. and various nonprofit community booths. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. and can be viewed from Central Park Trailhead, Riverside Park and Niles Public Square. 11 a.m., Saturday, July 4.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. West Virginia Black Bears. 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd. Niles 44446. 330-505-0000. The Scrappers will wear special ”America 250” jerseys to be auctioned off in person and at livesourceapp.com with auction proceeds benefiting the Rotary Club of Warren. Fireworks follow the game. Tickets are available at www.mvscrappers.com, by calling 330-505-0000 or at the Chevy All-Stars Box Office. Tickets will increase $1 on the day of game. Single game tickets start at $7. 7:05 p.m., Saturday, July 4.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers vs. West Virginia Black Bears. 7 17 Credit Union Field at Eastwood, 111 Eastwood Mall Blvd. Niles 44446. 330-505-0000. 330-505-0000. Tickets are available at www.mvscrappers.com, by calling 330-505-0000 or at the Chevy All-Stars Box Office. Tickets will increase $1 on the day of game. 2:05 p.m., Sunday, July 5. Single game tickets start at $7.
Warren
“America 250” Independence Day Celebration. Warren Community Amphitheatre, 321 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren 44483. Warren’s “America 250” celebration includes music, food trucks, vendors, fireworks and a program honoring local Armed Service veterans. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. 5-10 p.m., Friday, July 3.
W.D. Packard Band Fourth of July Concert (with fireworks). W.D. Packard Music Hall Concert Shell and Lawn, 1703 Mahoning Ave N.W., Warren 44483. 330-393-3628. WDPackardBand.com. Annual Fourth of July concert features classics from the American songbook, show tunes and patriotic music. The W.D. Packard Band presents free concerts to the community throughout the year. Summer concerts are performed outdoors on the South Lawn Packard Music Hall. 8 p.m., Saturday, July 4.
Other
Independence Day at Brittain Lake. Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, Pa. The 35th-annual, family-friendly event occurs at Brittain Lake on the Westminster campus. Food trucks will be onsite and will begin serving at 6 p.m. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes a performance by the River City Brass Band. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Friday, July 3.
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