Editor's Note: This is not an all-encompassing list of Ohio cities holding fireworks shows. If your town is not on the list, try checking the city's website for more information.
July 4 is around the corner, and for many people, it's sparking excitement knowing they're going to see some fireworks.
Across Ohio, towns are preparing for parades and celebrations. Check to see if there's a fireworks show near you:
Akron (Suggested viewing at Lock 3, Main St. Lock 3's Backyard on Bowery, Waters Park and more)
- Downtown Akron
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m.
Ansonia
- Ballpark
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Avon Lake
- Weiss Field
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Beavercreek
- Rotary Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Berea
- Coe Lake Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Bexley
- Capital University’s Main St. lawn
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Bowling Green
- Wood County Fairgrounds
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Bryan
- Bryan’s Recreation Park
- June 28
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Buckeye Lake
- Fairfield Beach
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m.
Centerville
- Centerville High School
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Columbus
- July 3
- Downtown
- 10 p.m.
Cleveland (Suggested viewing at Kirtland Park, Edgewater Park, the Flats, and more)
- Port of Cleveland
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at sunset
Clyde
- Clyde Reservoir
- July 5
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Cincinnati
- Ault Park
- July 4
- Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Dayton
- Kettering Field
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Defiance
- Pontiac Park, Kingsbury Park, or the Fort Defiance Grounds
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Dublin
- Dublin Coffman High School
- July 4
- Fireworks launch around 10 p.m.
Eaton
- Preble County Historical Society
- June 28
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Elyria
- West Park & Recreation Center
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10:15 p.m.
Englewood
- Centennial Park
- July 5
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Fairborn
- Community Park
- July 4
- 10 p.m.
Findlay
- Hancock County Fairgrounds
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Fostoria
- Foundation Park
- July 5
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Franklin
- Community Park
- July 4
- Firworks launch at 9 p.m.
Gahanna
- Gahanna Municipal Golf Course
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Grove City
- Murfin Fields
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m.
Hilliard
- Municipal Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Huber Heights
- Thomas A. Cloud Park
- June 28
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Huron
- Huron Boat Basin
- July 11
- Fireworks launch at 10:15 p.m.
Kent
- Downtown Kent
- July 5
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Kettering
- Delco Park
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Lakeside-Marblehead
- Waterfront off of Maple Avenue
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m.
Lakewood
- Lakewood Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 a.m.
Lima
- Faurot Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Lorain
- Mile-long Pier
- July 4
- Fireworks launch around 10 p.m.
Loveland
- Downtown Loveland
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Maumee/Perrysburg
- Orleans Park in Perrysburg
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Medina
- Medina High School
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Middlefield
- Yoder Brother Park
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 9 p.m.
Middletown
- Smith Park
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Moraine
- Wax Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Napoleon
- Glenwood Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dusk
New Albany
- Rose Run Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
New Carlisle
- Haddix Field
- June 28
- Fireworks launch around dusk
North Ridgeville
- Victory Park Ohio
- July 4
- Fireworks launch around dusk
Oak Harbor
- July 3
- Downtown Oak Harbor
- Timing unknown
Oregon
- July 4
- Jackson County Expo
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Pickerington
- Pickerington High School Central
- July 3
- 9:45 p.m.
Pleasant Hill
- Newton High School
- June 25
- Fireworks launch around dusk
Port Clinton
- July 4
- Waterworks Park/City Beach
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Put-in-Bay
- July 4
- Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Reynoldsburg
- Civic Park
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at around dusk
Sandusky
- July 4 and 5
- Cedar Point Beach
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Sidney
- Sidney Middle School
- July 4
- 10 p.m.
Springboro
- Springboro High School
- July 4
- 10 p.m.
Springfield
- Bucks of Bucke Creek
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Sylvania
- Centennial Terrace
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Troy
- Market Street
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Tiffin
- Hedges-Boyer Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Toledo
- Downtown (Promenade Park downtown and Glass City Metropark)
- July 4
- Fireworks begin at dark
Upper Arlington
- Northam Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Urbana
- Grimes Field Airport
- July 5
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Vandalia
- Sports Complex
- July 3
- Fireworks launch at dusk
Warren
- Packard Music Hall
- July 4
- Events start at 8 p.m.
Wilmington
- Kirkwood Camp & Adventure Park
- June 28
- Fireworks launch around 9 p.m.
Willoughby
- Pelton Road
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 9:45 p.m.
Woodville
- Trail Marker Park
- July 6
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Wooster
- Burbank/Oldman Road Soccer Field
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Worthington
- Thomas Worthington High School
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at 10 p.m.
Yellow Springs
- Gaunt Park
- July 4
- Fireworks launch at dark