Here is a schedule of events for the 2015 Independence Day celebration in the Valley to help you and your family plan your holiday observance.  In addition to times and places for local fireworks displays, information about entertainment, parades and other community events is included.  If your group or organization wishes to submit additional events, please submit them through email at news@wfmj.com


Mahoning County

Austintown Township
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 3 at 10pm
  • Where: Austintown Plaza
Austintown Township
  • What: Fourth of July celebration
  • When: July 3 at 3pm
  • Where: Austintown Plaza
Austintown Township
  • What: Parade
  • When: July 4, 2pm
  • Where: Raccoon and Kirk to Raccoon and Falcon.
Youngstown
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 3 at dusk or 9 pm
  • Where: 229 E Front Street, Launched from back of the Covelli Centre. May be seen anywhere from downtown
Boardman
  • What: U.S. Army Field Band Concert with fireworks to follow at dusk. Free
  • When: June 27 at 8pm
  • Where: Boardman High School Performing Arts Center (Note location change)
Boardman
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 10. Dusk (Note date change)
  • Where: Maag Outdoor Arts Theater, Boardman Park
Canfield
  • What: 2015 Firecracker 4 Mile Run
  • When: July 4th at 8:30am
  • Where: Canfield Village Green
Canfield
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4th. 10pm.
  • Where: Canfield Fairgrounds

Canfield

  • What: Parade
  • Where: Canfield Fairgrounds to the Village Green
  • When: 10 a.m.

Canfield
  • What: July 4th Celebration
  • When: July 4th Gates open at 6 pm. Entertainment begins at 7 pm.
  • Where: Canfield Fairgrounds
  •  Live band, bounce house, pony rides, Midway Entertainment and Fair concessions. People encouraged to bring picnic food

Lake Milton
  • What:Jarrod Demes' Fire in the Sky Fireworks
  • When: July 4, 10 pm
  • Where: South end of Lake Milton

Lake Milton
  • What: Independence Day Party, entertainment, raffle
  • When: July 4, 1 pm
Poland
  • What: Fireman's Parade
  • When: June 26 at 7pm
  • Where: S. Main Street
Poland
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: June 27 at dusk
  • Where: Village Hall, 308 S. Main Street, Poland
Sebring
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4, dusk
  • Where: Sebring Park
Struthers
  • What: Fourth of July Parade
  • When: July 4 at noon
  • Where: Struthers Plaza
Columbiana County

Columbiana
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4, 10pm
  • Where: Firestone Park 347 E Park Ave
Columbiana
  • What: 4th of July Community Celebration
  • All Day Festivities (Free) beginning at 8:30am in Firestone Park. 8:30am Fishing Contest; 11:00am Pet Contest (by Gazebo); 11-3:00pm Sidewalk Chalk Event; 11:30-2:30pm Canoe Race; 1-3:00 pm Family Games & Activities (football field, east end); 3:00pm Ice Cream Eating Contest (by Gazebo); 3:30pm Watermelon eating contest (by the Gazebo)
Salem
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 3 at dusk
  • Where: Waterworth Memorial Park, 866 Sunset Blvd.
East Palestine
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4, Dusk
  • Where: East Palestine Park
Trumbull County

Howland Township
  • What: Fourth of July parade
  • When: July 4, 10am
  • Where: East Market Street from Hunter Woods Plaza to Howland High School.
Howland Township
  • What: Games, entertainment, food, car and bike show, pet show.
  • When: July 4, 11am-3pm
  • Where: 8204 E. Market St.

Howland Township

  • What: Howland Stars & Stripes 5k race
  • When: July 4, 8 a.m.
  • Where: Howland High School
Warren
  • What: Fireworks and concert
  • When: July 4 at 8 pm
  • Where: W.D. Packard Music Hall
McDonald
  • What: Firefighters Festival, 
  • When: July 1, 2, 3, &4
  • Where: Woodland Park
McDonald
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4 at 11 pm
  • Where: Woodland Park
Mesopotamia
 
  • What: Ox Roast, flea market and entertainment
  • When: July 3.4, & 5
  • Where: Route 534 and Route 87
  • More information: http://www.mespofire.com/
Niles
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4 at 10pm
  • Where: Downtown Niles near the Senior Center. State Street will be blocked off in front of the Safety Complex.
Niles
  • What: Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day
  • When: June 28 from 12pm-9pm
  • Where: Downtown Niles
Newton Falls
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4 at 10pm
  • Where: City Park, 52 East Quarry Street
Newton Falls
  • What: Car Show and band:
  • When: June 27 from 9am-6pm, 7pm band "Trilogy"
  • Where: Downtown Newton Falls
Newton Falls
  • What: Newton Falls Bike Show
  • When: June 28 from 9am-6pm
  • Where: Downtown Newton Falls
Gustavus
 
  • What: Homecoming parade, kiddie tractor pull, turtle race, and spaghetti dinner
  • When: July 4 at 10 am
  • Where: Corners of State Routes 193 and 87
Mercer County

Hermitage
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 3 at dusk
  • Where: America's Cemetery, 2619 East State Street
Greenville
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 3 at dusk
  • Where: Riverside Park
Greenville
  • What: Heritage Day Festival
  • When: July 3-5th. July 3rd from 6pm-11pm. July 4th from 9am-9pm. July 5th 10am-8pm.
  • Where: Riverside Park and throughout town
Pymatuning State Park
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4 at dusk
  • Where: Near the dam in Pymatuning State Park
Farrell
  • What: FHS alumni sporting events, rides, food, parade, music & more
  • When: July 1-5th. July 1-3rd from 6pm-10pm.  July 4th from 11am-10pm.  July 5th from 12:00pm-10pm.
  • Where: Farrell High School Stadium on Roemer Blvd.
Farrell
  • What: Fireworks
  • When: July 4th at 10:00pm
  • Where: Farrell High School Stadium on Roemer Blvd.