Here’s how the Mahoning Valley is celebrating the Fourth of July — fireworks, parades and more
Coming off of 2020's socially distanced Fourth of July, there's no shortage of patriotic events in honor of Independence Day 2021.
Here's a list of what's happening in the area. If you don't see your event on this list and would like it to be included, email the details to news@mahoningmatters.com.
For more events happening around the Mahoning Valley or to announce your own, use our events calendar.
Happening now
"American Stripes" at the Butler Institute of American Art
Where: 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (except July 4, when the Butler is closed); and noon to 4 p.m. on July 11 and the last day, July 18.
What: An exhibition of hand pinstriping art "from some of the country's top artists," according to the museum. Pinstriping began "sometime in the 1950s" and has grown more diverse in that time.
For more information, visit ButlerArt.com.
Newton Falls 4th of July Festival
Where: Newton Falls Community Park along South Center Street
When: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 1; 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 2; 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 & 4
Admission is free. Also features food, rides, music and fireworks.
Saturday, July 3
Red, White and Blue Putt Event
Where: Putt Putt of Warren, 3937 Youngstown Road SE, Warren
When: Noon to 6 p.m. July 4
What: Get $1 off your putt-putt game if you're wearing red, white and blue and give the password "1776" to the attendant. For more information or to buy tickets, visit PuttPuttofWarren.com.
Salem 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
When & where: 5 p.m. July 3 at Waterworth Memorial Park, 883 E. School St., Salem
Features food and music; fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.
"Yankee Doodle Dandy" at Robins Theatre
When & where: 7 p.m. July 3, 160 E. Market St., Warren
What: This 1942 film to be shown is a theatrical biography of the life of "the Man Who Owned Broadway," entertainer and playwright George M. Cohan (James Cagney), who wrote "The Yankee Doodle Boy," "You're a Grand Old Flag" and "Over There."
It also stars Joan Leslie, Walter Huston and Richard Whorf. The film won eight Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Cagney.
For more information, visit RobinsTheatre.com
Fireworks at the Canfield Fairgrounds
Where: 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield
When: Gates open at 5 p.m. on July 3; fireworks launch between 9:45 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Admission: $10 per car; food trucks will offer Fair fare and "be on-hand with your favorites."
Sunday, July 4
Struthers School Foundation July 4th 5K and Kids Fun Run
Where: Begins in the Pizza Joe's parking lot, 960 Fifth St.
When: 5K race starts at 11:30 a.m.; Fun Run starts at 12:45 p.m.
Entry: $10 for 5K; $5 for Fun Run
Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. July 3. For more information, visit RunSignup.com.
43rd Annual Austintown 4th of July Parade
When & where: Begins at noon on July 4 at the intersection of Raccoon and Kirk roads in Austintown
There won't be any candy or other handouts this year. For the latest information, visit Austintown Township on Facebook.
Struthers 4th of July Parade
When & where: Begins at 1 p.m. on July 4 at 982 Fifth Street
Walk-up entries will not be accepted the day of the parade For the latest information, visit the City of Struthers on Facebook.
Guilford Lake's Annual July 4th Boat Parade
When & where: Begins at 2 p.m., 6835 E. Lake Road, Lisbon; lineup at the state beach boat docks; judging at the boat ramp at Guilford Grill
Admission is free. For more information, visit Guilford Lake Civic Association on Facebook.
East Palestine Fire Department Fireworks
When & where: 5 p.m. July 4 at Station 2, 67 E. Clark St., East Palestine
Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. The Project Band will take the stage at 7 p.m. A fireworks display begins at 10 p.m.
Cruise-In at Austintown Quaker Steak & Lube
When & where: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. July 4 and each Sunday, 5800 Patriot Blvd., Austintown
Admission is free. Includes live entertainment, awards and a 50/50 raffle. Weather permitting. Face coverings must be worn except when eating or drinking.
Brass Metropolis playing at National Packard Museum
When & where: Begins at 5:30 p.m. at the National Packard Museum
Admission is free. The band will be playing the music of Chicago, Van Morrison, Joe Cocker and Tower of Power as part of the Packard Band 4th of July Celebration. For more information, see the event on Facebook.
Mahoning Valley Scrappers Game and Fireworks
When & where: Game at 7:05 p.m. July 4 at Eastwood Field, 111 Eastwood Blvd., Niles
Game will be followed by a fireworks display. Tickets can be purchased here.
W.D. Packard Concert Band & Fireworks
Where: South Lawn Band Shell, 1703 Mahoning Ave., Warren
When: Begins at 8 p.m. on July 4; 7 p.m. on July 18, Aug. 1 and Aug. 15; 3 p.m. on Sept. 12 and Oct. 10
A Zambelli fireworks display will follow the concert. For more information, visit PackardMusicHall.com.
Columbiana Fireworks
Where: Shaker Woods Village, 217 State Route 7, Columbiana
When: Gates open at 6 p.m. July 4
Admission is free. There will be food trucks and entertainment.
Monday, July 5
Eastern Gateway Community College campuses will be closed July 5 in observance of the holiday.
Canfield 4th of July Parade
When & where: 10 a.m. July 5 on the Village Green at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 and state Route 46
Float judging begins at 9:15 a.m. and offers cash prizes. For more information, visit Canfield4thofJuly.com.
47th Annual Firecracker 4 Mile Run and Kids Fun Run
When: Kids Fun Run begins at 8:15 a.m.; 4-Mile Run and Walk at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Begins and ends at the Village Green, at the intersection of U.S. Route 224 and state Route 46
Registration: $20 through July 4 (and you get a T-shirt) and $25 on race day; an optional $8 T-shirt for Kids Fun Run
For more information, visit YoungstownLive.com. To register for the race, visit RunSignup.com.
Late summer fireworks
Boardman Park's Fireworks
When & where: Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 28; fireworks begin at dark.
Admission is free. For more information, visit Boardman Township Park on Facebook.
This story was originally published July 1, 2021 at 10:57 AM with the headline "Here’s how the Mahoning Valley is celebrating the Fourth of July — fireworks, parades and more."