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Ooh & Aah! All Your Independence Day Celebrations in Erie County

Where to see fireworks, participate in a mullet contest, enter a bike parade, and more!

By Kara Murphy June 16, 2023

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๐Ÿ’ฅErie County Independence Day fireworks & family fun๐Ÿ’ฅ

June 30 & July 2

Erie SeaWolves

The Erie SeaWolves will host fireworks shows following their games on three evenings, June 30, July 2 and July 3.

July 1 & 2

Albion Fireworks Festival

From a mullet contest to a hypnotist to Sunday night fireworks, this annual fair and festival has it all!

Monday, July 3 

Erie SeaWolves Mega Blast

The Erie SeaWolves will host fireworks shows following their games on three evenings, June 30, July 2 and July 3.

 The July 3 event, called the Independence Day MEGA BLAST Fireworks will be the LARGEST fireworks show in SeaWolves history, topping last season’s July 3 fireworks show. The SeaWolves take on their rival, the Akron RubberDucks (Cleveland Guardians) at 6:05 p.m. For all three shows, fans can enjoy the Mega Blast fireworks from the field with the purchase of a light-up product at the UPMC Park Team Store on game day.

Monday, July 3 

Lights Over Lake Erie

Fireworks will go off near the Bicentennial Tower at Dobbins Landing at about 10 p.m. 

Watch the fireworks from the bluffs overlooking Dobbins Landing, from the bay, Presque Isle State Park or just about anywhere you can see the Bicentennial Tower. Select downtown Erie Parking Authority garages will be free for visitors on the night of the fireworks. Erie Metropolitian Transit Authority shuttle buses will transport visitors from select garages for free to the bayfront.

Boro With the Works in Edinboro

Boro with the Works returns as a fun-filled community event near Mallory Lake on PennWest Edinboro University campus with fireworks, food trucks, a kids zone and more! 

Monday, July 4

Millcreek 4th of July Parade

Parade begins at 9:45 on W. 12th Street.

Lawrence Park July 4 Celebrations

From a bike parade to fireworks, Lawrence Park will celebrate Independence Day all day long July 4!

Enjoy the Fourth at Gravel Pit Park

Old-fashioned fun like yard games starts in the afternoon, capped off by a fireworks show at dusk.

Fireworks at First Alliance Church

Fireworks show! 

July 7 & 8

17th Annual French Creek Festival & Fireworks in Union City

17th Annual French Creek Festival & Fireworks! Color run, kids zone, cruise in, fireworks and more!


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