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Here’s how the Mahoning Valley celebrates Fourth of July

By Kelcey Norris Mahoning Matters
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fireworks show 2023 Bradenton Herald File Photo

Wondering where to go for fireworks and entertainment this Fourth of July weekend?

Mahoning Matters has compiled a list of fireworks shows and parades starting as soon as July 1 for Independence Day celebrations in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Let us know if we missed any by sending an email to news@mahoningmatters.com

Mahoning County

  • Canfield: Fireworks show July 1 at 10 p.m. Canfield Fairgrounds, plus JD Eicher performs at 7 p.m.

    City of Canfield’s Independence Day Celebration parade starts July 4 at 10:10 a.m. at the Canfield Fairgrounds and proceeds along S. Broad Street and around the Green. For more information, visit their Facebook page.



  • Austintown: Gates open at 4 p.m. July 2 at Austintown Plaza for the Austintown Fireworks Celebration. Music starts at 5 p.m. and fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. Visit the Austintown Plaza Facebook page for more details.

    Don’t miss the annual Fourth of July parade in Austintown at noon on July 4. The parade starts at Highway Tabernacle Church and continues north on Raccoon Road to the Austintown Library.



  • Struthers: Fourth of July parade starts at noon July 4 at the 5th Street Plaza, then will travel north on 5th Street to Sexton Street and turn on Poland Avenue to Smithfield Street, finally ending back at the plaza. Visit Facebook for more details.



  • Youngstown:“Fireworks and FoodTrucks” starts at 6 p.m. July 4 in Wean Park and stick around for the fireworks display at dark by Zambelli Fireworks. Free parking is available in the Covelli Center parking lot.

Columbiana County

Trumbull County

  • Howland Township Fourth of July parade starts at 10 a.m. July 4 from the Hunter Woods Plaza on East Market St. and finish at Howland High School.



  • Newton Falls: The annual parade starts at 10 a.m. July 4 at First Church of God across from Dairy Queen on West Broad Street.

    Fireworks show starts at 10 p.m. at Newton Falls Park on East Quarry Street. For more information, visit the Newton Falls Fourth of July Committee on Facebook.



  • Niles: Mahoning Valley Scrappers take on the West Virginia Black Bears at 7:05 p.m July 4. at Eastwood Field in Niles.

    A festive fireworks show will start right after the game. Pick up Pizza Joe’s pizza for $2 a slice at the main concession stands throughout the game.



  • The W. D. Packard Concert Band’s Fourth of July Spectacular performance will be held at 8 p.m. July 4 in the South Lawn Band Shell. Enjoy a fireworks show at the end of the concert. Special guests include vocalist Helen Welch and guest composers Jerry Ascione and Frank Tracz. Tickets are free.
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This story was originally published June 29, 2023 at 12:00 AM.