Your Guide to Fourth of July Celebrations

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Tuesday, Jul. 2 – 6

The Fourth of July isn't truly a celebration of our country's independence without fireworks, parades, and all kinds of fun outdoor activities. The City of Erie will get their pyrotechnics primarily on Wednesday, Jul. 3, while neighboring sites will see the festivities on the Independence Day proper and into the weekend. Viewing the fireworks is free, naturally, although some event tickets and restrictions may apply. — Madeline Dufala

Erie SeaWolves

Tuesday, Jul. 2, Wednesday, Jul. 3, Thursday, Jul. 13, Thursday, Jul. 27, Saturday, Aug. 3

After SeaWolves games // UPMC Park, 110 E. 10th St.// Jul. 3 display features the Erie Philharmonic Brass Quartet // erieseawolves.com

Lights over Lake Erie

Wednesday, Jul. 3

10 to 11 p.m. // Launched from the Bicentennial Tower, 1 State St. // Free // Tune into Star 104 for patriotic music, synchronized with the display, sponsored by Mercyhurst University

Boro with the Works

Wednesday, Jul. 3

Events start at 6 p.m., Fireworks set to start at 9:30 p.m. // Near Mallory Lake on campus at Edinboro University, 219 Meadville St., Edinboro, PA 16444 // Features plenty of food trucks and a kids zone

Friends and Family Day

Thursday, Jul. 4

9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kids activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., fireworks at dusk // Erie Maritime Museum, 150 E. Front St #100 // Celebrate the commemoration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with free admission to the museum and tours of the Brig Niagara // flagshipniagara.org

Millcreek Township 4th of July Parade

Thursday, Jul. 4

Starts with a bang from the Cannon at 9:45 a.m., fireworks at dusk // Parade begins at W. 12th & Marshall and ends with fireworks at American Legion, 4109 W. 12th St. // themillcreekparade.com

Ultimate Freedom Event

Thursday, Jul. 4

Ultimate Freedom 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk begins at 8 a.m., Classic Car Cruise-In starts at 4 p.m., Kids fun zone open from 4 to 8 p.m., concessions available from 4 to 9 p.m., main stage entertainment runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m., fireworks will be launched at night, approx. 10 p.m. // Crawford County Fairgrounds, 13291 Dickson Rd. Meadville, PA // theultimatefreedomevent.com

Lawrence Park

Thursday, Jul. 4

Bike parade at Lake Cliff Park starts at 10 a.m., parade begins at 2 p.m., fireworks will commence at dusk // Lawrence Park, 3600 E. Lake Rd.

Findley Lake, N.Y.

Thursday, Jul. 4

Duck Race at the Water Flume/Dam at the north end of the lake at 10 a.m.; chicken BBQ at the fire hall starts at 11 a.m.; boat parade flume at Lakeside Park, Main Street, begins at 2 p.m.; flare lighting at the shoreline around the lake is at 9:30 p.m.; fireworks (best viewed from the north end of the lake) at 10 p.m. // Findley Lake, NY 14736 // visitfindleylake.com

Warren County Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, Jul. 4

Parade starts at 11 a.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. // Betts Park, 100 Ludlow St., Warren, PA 16365 // This year's theme: Salute to Warren County // warrenpajuly4th.com

Conneaut 4th of July Festival

Thursday, Jul. 4 – Saturday, Jul. 6

Noon to midnight each day; fireworks will be on Saturday, Jul. 6, at 10 p.m. // Lakeview Park, 340 Erie St., Conneaut, OH 44030 // Rides, food, games, live entertainment, pageants, a parade, and a singing contest // visitashtabulacounty.com

Canadohta Lake

Saturday, Jul. 6

Firecracker 5K and 10K run/walk kicks off at 8 a.m.; bike, golf car, and pet parade starts at noon; boat parade begins at 3 p.m.; fireworks are set off over the lake at 10 p.m. // 22978 Shreve Ridge Rd., Canadohta Lake, PA 16438 // canadohtalake.org